Women living in Istanbul consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.
Women living in Istanbul consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.9 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 340 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.5/5 | Moderate |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Depending on the neighbourhood you are in, it can be the safest or the most dangerous place. Zones around the central İstanbul tend to be safe. Avoid Tarlabaşı and Kuştepe (I don’t think you’d have those in your list as a tourist, but still). Some men can ask you to go climb Galata tower together in Taksim. Disgusting. I’d advise avoiding side streets after dark and traveling low.
Posted: June 14, 2025Süreyya
Safety of istanbul can change according to region. You need to know places before trip. Mostly touristic places includes less danger. Public transportation is safe and mostly crowded. You need to use online apps to take taxi. Sometimes taxi drivers can be angry and you can afraid of them
Posted: June 11, 2025it's not the safest metropolis compared to others but if you stay in touristic places and watch out for pick pockets you'll be okay. The majority of local people are really friendly and eager to help.
Posted: June 6, 2025akasya
İstanbul is a huge city and i live in beşiktaş where i feel quite safe at all times. But of course there are other places in istanbul where you need to watch out. And before you take a taxi check the distance and estimated taxi fee on Bitaksi app so that you wont get scammed by taxi drivers :) You can also use martı tag app.
Posted: June 6, 2025Yes overall safe city. I feel safe usually. Just need little braveheart :) I guess this is important all of city in the world. There are Very crowded and traffıc this city. But People get used to it over time.
Posted: June 3, 2025Istanbul is moderately safe city depending on the region. I would still be on watch if i am going out at night like after 00 am. You should avoid engaging with random men, do not hold eye contact, and just ignore them. Do not smile at men in Turkey
Posted: June 2, 2025based on 108 experiences from female travelers
Reem
Jordan
I stayed near taksim square. It was a nice and clean hotel. The food was okay but mostly the kabab and bbq is delicious. I recommend the historical places and museums. Some areas didn't feel safe to walk around especially after dark.
Posted: June 12, 2025Experienced: September, 2019Esranur
Turkey
I didn't feel safe, people are so strange and complicated. Everywhere is very crowded and dangerous. It is not a place to live, it is a very beautiful city but even getting around is very difficult.
Posted: June 10, 2025Experienced: May, 2025