Women living in Ankara consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.
Women living in Ankara consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.
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.
Based on 95 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.5/5 | 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 |
I live in Ankara, and the area where I live is really safe. You don’t need to worry about anything. However, since Ankara is a big city, there might be small differences depending on the district you visit. But overall, I can say that Ankara is a safe city.
Posted: August 24, 2025I have been living in Ankara for 4 years now, overall I can say that it's pretty safe. I suggest taking safety measures that you would take anywhere in the world. As a personal preference, I don't like Kızılay at night, but I have been there drunk or traveling and faced no problems.
Posted: August 14, 2025It depends on which part of the city you're in. Areas like Çankaya and Yenimahalle are generally quite safe. People in Ankara are helpful, and the younger generation usually speaks English. However, if you're planning to visit Ulus or Keçiören, it's best to avoid going there at midnight.
Posted: August 14, 2025Hilal
I always walk around Ankara. There are a lot of foreign people, so don't worry because it's safe and you can easily go anywhere and wander around without waiting. Please contact us when you arrive have a pleasant time
Posted: August 7, 2025Ahsen
Most regions are safe but as you go far from the center you can start to see meaner people. Safe places Çankaya district Ayrancı Dikmen Çayyolu Ümitköy Beytepe Dangerous places Mamak Ulus Sincan Etimesgut Elvankent Gölbaşı
Posted: August 5, 2025based on 22 experiences from female travelers
Last weekend, I went on a spontaneous trip in Ankara. I started with a short walk in Kızılay, then sat at Kuğulu Park and watched the surroundings. I walked along Tunalı Hilmi Street and spent some time in cafés. The calm yet lively atmosphere of Ankara felt really good. Especially while walking through Atatürk Boulevard, I could feel the historical texture of the city. Even though it was an unplanned trip, it was a peaceful and enjoyable experience.
Posted: May 8, 2025Experienced: October, 2024