Is Izmir Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Izmir

Safety rating

Safe
3.7 /5

Women living in Izmir consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.5 /5

Women living in Izmir consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Violence rating

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.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 55 experiences

Safety rating:

3.7/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.9/5A bit worried

How safe is Izmir?

overall izmir is a safe city compared to other cities in turkey however, due to all the news we hear on daily basis around the world i am pretty worried and scared of them all. I wouldnt suggest walking on the street after 11.30pm and in a back alley after dark. Not that something is gonna happen but its better to be safe than sorry

Posted: May 24, 2025
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I believe that even though Turkey might not be the safest country to live Izmir is not like that this city is quite safe for women and staying out for the entire night didn't create any problems in past for me

Posted: May 13, 2025
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Irmak

Irmak

everywhere in the world you cant feel %100 safe but our ppl wont shut their eyes if you are in danger. in my city people are kind and helpful rest of the turkey too of course but izmir hits different

Posted: May 8, 2025
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İzmir is one of the safest cities of Türkiye.you should keep away from certain areas as everywhere innthe world after a certain time at night İn izmir solo females would be comfortable at most of the neighborhoods with of course common sense

Posted: May 8, 2025
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Dila

Dila

Izmir is the 3rd biggest city of Turkey (with the population of 6 million) and like every other huge city it’s not completely safe. As a tourist you can get scammed by taxi drivers, they can change the route without you noticing and charge you more than they should. Places like Bornova, Bostanlı are safe for women. For Konak and Karşıyaka, it depends on which part of the district you’re in. For example i wouldn’t recommend hanging around Basmane and Kadifekale… Compared to other cities in Turkey, Izmir is more Queer friendly but obviously it’s not the best since it’s still in Turkey D: but when i’m walking on the street i can clearly tell who would cause me trouble and who wouldn’t but maybe it’s because i’m a local. Other than that you should definitely visit my city

Posted: May 4, 2025
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The central areas of Izmir are safe. Locations should be researched well before staying. Places like Bornkva, Karşıyaka, Alsancak are both close in terms of transportation and safer. Some places can be unsafe at night. I recommend staying in a more central location. Femicide is high in our country. Izmir is a little safer than other cities.

Posted: April 20, 2025
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Is Izmir worth visiting?

Travel rating

4 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

Aleyna

Aleyna

Turkey

Family travel

I went to İzmir with my family last summer and it was amazing. I visited for the first time. They camped at a camping site around two weeks (I joined them for the remaining 4 days). If you come to İzmir you shouldn’t leave without visiting Ephesus Ruins. I would recommend visiting at night because it’s so hot during day and it looks even more breathtaking with the lightnings at night.

Posted: April 10, 2025
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Sultan

Sultan

Turkey

Solo travel

I was there camping and had to tell you that I left my heart in Izmir when I came back to the İstanbul🥹. The food, sea, and people, and every second I spent there was a magnificent memory for me. I am thinking about going to Izmir this summer again if I have my chance.

Posted: March 10, 2025Experienced: June, 2024
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Safety in Turkey

Frequently asked questions

Is Izmir safe?

Women living in Izmir consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is Izmir safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Izmir consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Izmir?

Women living in Izmir consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Izmir?

Women living in Izmir consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Izmir?

Women living in Izmir consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Izmir?

Women living in Izmir consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Izmir?

Women living in Izmir consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Izmir?

Women living in Izmir consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Izmir?

Women living in Izmir consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Izmir?

Women living in Izmir consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.