Women living in Izmir consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.
Women living in Izmir consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 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 42 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.5/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.4/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.4/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Izmir's general public is kind to people they don't know. They adapt to societal rules. It is one of the most reliable cities in Turkey. Traveling on the streets when it gets dark is not a problem; it is very enjoyable and fun because it is a big city. I go for a walk every morning. In the evening, I go to the shops. 🤍
Posted: February 14, 2025Iremsu
İzmir is safe more than İstanbul and other big cities. People are love each other, respect and kind each other. But sometimes it can be dangerous outside because some people dont know how to behave in public
Posted: February 14, 2025Ceren
While the city center is quite safe, neighborhoods that are a bit away from the popular areas can be dangerous. Therefore, getting lost in backstreets may not be very safe. Alsancak, Bayraklı, Bornova, Karşıyaka, Mavişehir, Urla, and Foça are among the safe neighborhoods.
Posted: February 10, 2025Gülsüm
İzmir is generally safe, except for a few areas that you might want to avoid. The Konak area, Bostanlı area, and the area from Üçyol to Urla are pretty safe. I would avoid the inner neighborhoods.
Posted: February 10, 2025I think it is a safe city for Turkey, of course there are areas that are not safe, but in general, it varies from region to region among the big cities. I won't comment much on the nights, I don't think it is safe at night.
Posted: February 8, 2025Because of the islamic culture I feel quite safe, people don't have the drive to rob you. But there are many places male only. There is a bit of a tension between the female world and male world in some commercial places. But it's a touristic and cosmopolitan city, it feels super nice.
Posted: February 8, 2025İrem
Unlike many other cities, Izmir is safe for women. As a person who experienced living in Izmir and Istanbul. I can easily say that Izmir is safer place for us. Even small towns of Izmir is safer than many other places.
Posted: February 8, 2025Anıl
Izmir is safer than other cities in Turkey. There are no too much news about violence, kidnapping or women or kid trafficing. This city is like a cittaslow city. Its crowded and capital but it feels like you live in countryside or rural.
Posted: February 8, 2025Kübra
Actually it is more safe than many city in Turkey. But remember, it is such a big place and every kind of humans are exist here. İt is better to be aware. Stay in crowded place and dont trust anyone.
Posted: February 6, 2025I have been living in İzmir since i was born.I believe that it is the most beautiful city in Turkey.Local people are helpful and warm hearted to tourist.It’s been 19 years i live in İzmir and i never have any problem about my safety
Posted: February 5, 2025based on 3 experiences from female travelers
Fatma
France
I unfortunately lost all my photos, but I remember that it was a quiet and very friendly place. The locals were very warm. The meals were splendid and very exotic for the time.
Posted: August 3, 2024Experienced: June, 2003Izmir is an amazing City. I have stayed there for some time and enjoyed it very much. The food and hospitality are amazing. The weather mostly sunny and the sea nearby. I fell in love with Turkey. I can only recommend to visit.
Posted: May 21, 2024Experienced: April, 2023İrem
Hi! My name is İrem. I’m a nutrition student form Katip çelebi university. I’m 21 years old. I love traveling. I travel 33 countries. My future plan is traveling all around the world and learning new cultures. I love meeting new people and learning something about them. I love talking and sharing my experiences. My hobbies are listening techno music, hiking on the mountains, swimming, nature walks and reading books. Also I’m a good photographer.
Ecem
A gentle soul with a light heart.. I am a very sociable but balanced type of person, which helps me show my deepest respects to people who have hosted me in their houses, campsites, hotels and hostels. I have been doing solo travels and camps since 2020 in my country and met a lot of incredible people on my journey. I am in love with nature and anything natural is what I prefer first. I am into philosophy, religions, food, natural wonders, occultism and many other things... I am a talkative person as long as the person wants to maintain the conversation :) I live in Turkey and would love to host back my future hosts in Izmir, if they've come to visit here :) I live with my 4 year-old lovely and crazy-ass cat, you can check out our photos :) Hope to meet you soon,