Is Samsun Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Samsun
Safety rating
Women living in Samsun consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Samsun consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 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 4 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Samsun?
Elif
Samsun is the most mixed city in Türkiye. Some parts are safe and decent while some parts are not. I know all the safe and dangerous places. So i act accordingly. But i can say, as a woman Türkiye is not the most safe country :(
Posted: April 16, 2025
Şevval
I went to Samsun with my sister. She is studying Engineering in Samsun and I felt more secure than crowded cities like Ankara which I live in Ankara. Of course I was prepared but when I landed to Samsun the people were genuine and protective so it was a good experience for me.
Posted: March 3, 2025You can walk alone after Dark Especially ın Summer streets are full of people until late hours but it can change from one district to another You can live safely without fear of murder or kidnapping or burglary in Atakum
Posted: July 21, 2024Atakum is a district of Samsun and it is a really elite and safe place. You can act as you want here, people are not annoying. no one interferes with your clothes Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for the center of Samsun, I do not feel as safe there as I do in Atakum.
Posted: June 23, 2024Meet locals in Samsun
İrem
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Hi, I am a university student here in samsun. I’ve been living here since born. I would like to meet up and gave a quick city tour and show you our beautiful seaside.
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Elif
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Hiii! I just wanna travel the world😋🌍 Im from Turkiye✨
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