Is Kadıköy Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Kadıköy consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Kadıköy consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.
Violence rating
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 5 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.4/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Kadıköy?
overall it’s a safe place to wear whatever you want as long as you’re not far away from the crowd. and especially at nights kadıköy is fairly populated so it is not possible to be alone. there are no pickpockets etc in turkey so no need to worry about that
Posted: September 14, 2025
Özge
Kadıköy is a safe area overall. At the center you can walk or stay with safely. I can say that it's a saved area in Istanbul, and for me it's the place which i most feel safe. But after 1-2 am at seaside which called Rıhtım, it would be good to be carefull. The upside of Kadıköy like Moda is much more safe for seaside.
Posted: March 27, 2025Kadıköy is generally crowded but safe. I feel uneasy around Barlar Street because I don’t want to encounter a drunk person and face any issues. However, I haven’t had any problems so far. I’ve passed through Barlar Street several times on my way to Moda Beach without any trouble, but I do get uneasy if it’s dark and quiet. The Asian side of Istanbul is generally calmer and safer compared to the European side, though it’s still important to take precautions. Ferries from Kadıköy connect to various destinations on the European side and to the islands. Public transportation, like buses and the metro, is very convenient.
Posted: March 12, 2025I live in Kadıköy, İstanbul. As a woman of course I’m scared about sexually assaulted etc. but Kadıköy is a free, safe place for people. It’s crowded and a very-known tourist attraction. There’s police everywhere in Kadıköy. Also local people are so welcoming. But of course everyone needs to be careful about theft. So Kadıköy is a safe and fun place. I hope you enjoy there!
Posted: February 14, 2025Is Kadıköy worth visiting?
Dominika
Poland
Solo travel
Kadikoy is a beautiful area of Istanbul, Turkey I stayed there for 3 months during my Erasmus experience I felt safe. I visited international and queer bars. This neighborhood is one of the most liberal
Posted: September 2, 2024Safety in Turkey
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