Is United Kingdom Safe for Women? Crime Rate in United Kingdom
Safety rating
Women living in United Kingdom consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in United Kingdom consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 12.3% percentage of women in United Kingdom 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 554 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is United Kingdom?
London
I have been living in London for three months, and I often go out alone after dark and I am not feeling unsafe at all. But I would like to notice that not all areas in London are the same and than my experience is for the center, around Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road, as well as for Stepney Green and Bethnal Green areas, where I live.
Posted: March 6, 2025Liverpool
Liverpool is fairly safe, however, its best to not be intoxicated so that you cant be taken advantage of. The worst that you will get is someone who slightly crosses your boundaries. However, you wont get anything that is serious enough to involve a police or search party.... There are plenty of clubs around the univeristy life and is heavily secured with bouncers and police officers to keep us safe!
Posted: March 5, 2025London
London is a safe city as long as you stay with someone or a group. You need to be aware of your surroundings at all times as knife crime, pickpocketing is high. Men can be creepy and touchy when they have a chance
Posted: March 3, 2025Aberystwyth
I think it's a very nice place to live in It's very safe and secure you can go out at night without any worries The transportation is pretty good the crime is very low Aberystwyth is known for being a safe and welcoming town
Posted: March 3, 2025Wilby
It's super safe as it's located in a neighborhood watch but it doesn't guarantee something will happen with someone witnessing something as most people stay very indoors most of the time. There are a couple of pubs safe to visit
Posted: March 3, 2025Morecambe
Safe when you’re with someone, it can be dangerous in the west-end. Lancaster is better and more safer. Bare end of Morecambe is much safer and nicer. Some of the bars can be a dive and can be rowdy
Posted: March 2, 2025
Danielle
England
There are some areas which are lovely and definitely worth seeing but some areas you should definitely avoid due too gang crime, drugs and violence. Sadly knife crime is rising in England but it’s definitely not all bad. We have some of the most beautiful country side and views. Victorian style villages and so much more too offer!
Posted: March 1, 2025
Katie
Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean is very safe. I have lived here my whole life and I have never once felt in danger. The residents in the area come from families who have lived in the area for generations, everyone knows everyone! It’s an amazing community.
Posted: February 28, 2025Birmingham
You cannot generalise Birmingham. I feel safe in the city center as long as I'm in crowded well lit areas. I'm comfortable using public transport to leave Birmingham mainly the train. If I am leaving significantly late I'd get a taxi as my transportation
Posted: February 25, 2025Finsbury Park
Finsbury Park area is generally safe but always be careful of the pickpockets and don't stay too close to the station. Generally clissold park is very close to this area and is much nicer, i recommend staying closer to stoke newington area
Posted: February 25, 2025Is United Kingdom worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 243 experiences from female travelers
Ioana
Germany
Edinburgh, Solo travel
I went as a visiting student to edinburgh. That's why I stayed with a boarding family, that was very nice. Eventhough I was out late, I never felt unsafe, even if I was alone. The public transportation is quite cheap in my opinion and you've got an excellent bus connection all around Edinburgh. Definitely can recommend to go to the Portobello beach and have a look at the museums around there. The castle is also amazing, although quite expensive. I really loved it there!
Posted: March 6, 2025
Bethany
United Kingdom
Barmouth, Family travel
Went on a long weekend with family out of tourist season. It was very quiet - much more than expected! Didn't really come across many people nor when I was out on my own did I feel unsafe. The views were lovely - and the train station was handy to get us to some local sights! (If you go to Harlech Castle, do be aware that the road leading uphill to it is one of the steepest residential roads in the world!)
Posted: March 5, 2025Meet locals in United Kingdom
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