Is Turkey Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
2.8 /5

On average women living in Turkey raises moderate concerns about women's safety. Based on collected reviews Turkey has a safety index of 2.8.

Crime rating

Low
2.1 /5

On average women living in Turkey raises relatively low concerns about crime and violence against women. Based on collected reviews Turkey has a crime index of 2.1.

Violence against women

6%

On average 6% percentage of women in Turkey have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

Safety statistics

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.1/5
Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3/5
Moderate

Crime rates statistics

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.6/5
Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.6/5
Moderate

Worries of being physically attacked:

2/5
A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5
Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.6/5
A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.7/5
A Bit Worried

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How safe is Turkey?

Change between every city but you need to take care yourself. Not a bad country but every city has different people so danger can be around. If you in crowded cities you not feel bad about it but don't walk empty street alone.

Posted: May 13, 2024
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I couldn't say Turkey is not safe but we always heard on the news about violations, robbery etc And because of not enough precaution you will never know what will happen next. It is a matter of luck i think.

Posted: April 22, 2024
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Türkiye is absolutely gorgeous country. But at the same time little bit feeling unsafe because of the other country's person. But in the day time is total safe, in the dark you can feel little bit nervous.

Posted: April 9, 2024
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Turkey is a popular destination for tourism, particularly due to its safe holiday resorts. However, the city centers can sometimes descend into chaos. Throughout my trip to Turkey, I didn't encounter any security issues because I made sure to stay at home during the night, as it's not very safe.

Posted: March 31, 2024
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Helin

Helin

The majority of Turkish people are hospitable and concerned about security. There are always police around, so it does not pose much of a problem in terms of security. As in every country, we may sometimes experience problems, but this is not a big problem.

Posted: March 30, 2024
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Turkish people are generally helpful but I don’t recommend you to be alone especially when it is dark but you can be comfortable when it’s crowded. Still need to be careful about bad people. It is not that scary

Posted: March 30, 2024
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Duygu

Duygu

I live in a city in the south of turkey. The place where I live is full of lovely, lively and smiling people. they are all very hospitable. this is also true for the whole of turkey. Turks love guests, especially foreign tourists. When you walk on the street or when you are alone or when you stay alone, the rate of being robbed, kidnapped and physically attacked is almost negligible. Although it is a crowded country and culture, fa turkey is very reliable. there are many places to visit and see. south east west and aegean are all home to completely different beauties

Posted: March 25, 2024
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Turkey is a really good country but it changes depends on places I live in izmir but honestly I can’t say %100 safety city there are some places where you can feel safe If you come izmir I recommend some other places you can feel safe. Firstly you can travel Alaçatı, çeşme, bostanlı, karşıyaka. Those are actually safety places to me but maybe you don’t have any stay place in izmir I recommend that you can go bornova küçük park there is a cafe the cafe is open 7/24 cafe name is universite 2

Posted: March 16, 2024
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Ayşenur

Ayşenur

I cant recommend turkey as a alone woman because it is not safe even ıf you decide to go turkey good luck and be careful girls you cant know anything what will happen a specially in istanbul good luck

Posted: March 15, 2024
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Is Turkey safe to travel?

4.1 /5

Based on 18 experiences

Lily

Lily (24)

United States

Couple travel experience

- I was not traveling alone but I generally did feel safe. Turkish people are really friendly and kind, but they also don’t bother you if you don’t want to be bothered. - Istanbul was the most incredible city. I stayed in kadikoy on the Asian side - HIGHLY RECOMMEND! All the tourists stay in the European side and kadikoy was this perfect little local paradise of young hip people out at bars, cafes, restaurants, record shops, etc. You can just travel to the attractions in the European side when you want to see touristy things - VISIT THE PRINCES ISLANDS! This was my favorite part of my trip. I went to Buyukada during the summer. Idyllic paradise without cars. Only bikes and little summer cottages with men serving the most delicious gelato in their little vintage ice cream carts. Amazing food and nature and relaxed laid back atmosphere.

Posted: March 20, 2024Experienced: August, 2023
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Solo travel experience

Istanbul and antalya are of my favourite places. Infact I went back to turkey last year with fam and visited these two places again. Felt very safe except got my wallet stolen out of my bag in asian side if istanbul

Posted: March 12, 2024
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Is Turkey worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 18 experiences

Family travel experience

I find the Turkish people very friendly and helpful I enjoy going to turkey with my family as it caters for all needs . From youngest to the oldest and very helpful with a disability we stayed all inclusive

Posted: May 14, 2024Experienced: March, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Lidia

Lidia (17)

Turkey

Couple travel experience

I was there around 3 year. Perfect country for meet interesting adventures, good food, gentel sun and funny place. I can recommend Kas Antalya Istanbul for vizit this city and have enjoy. Also Capadokia amazing place for traveling and make wonderful picture. You can vizit Pammukale with white pool and beautiful nature 😉

Posted: May 11, 2024Experienced: April, 2024
Things to do: 4/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Gemma

Gemma

About Me

Hello, My name is Gemma and I'm interested in books, events & social, live music, shopping, sightseeing and solo travel

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Gizem

Gizem

About Me

I am visiting Clermont-Ferrand for Clermont-Ferrand film festival. Then I will go to other countries

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