Is United Kingdom Safe for Women? Crime Rate in United Kingdom

Safety rating

Safe
4 /5

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

Low
2.4 /5

Women living in United Kingdom consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Violence rating

12.3%

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 578 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.6/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.4/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.4/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.4/5Not at all worried

How safe is United Kingdom?

Nina

Nina

London

Be careful and watch your stuff in touristic areas. People being loud and staring at you on public transport is unfortunately quite normal. It’s not a crime to change your seat inside of the bus or on the metro, if somebody sitting near you is making you uncomfortable. But all in all most of the people in London mind their own business.

Posted: April 1, 2025
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Birmingham

Birmingham depends on the area of course - I'd stay out of the city centre and erdington side during the dark, the north is usually fine (Sutton and so), but it can get quite scary so i would just make sure you're aware at all times

Posted: March 29, 2025
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Isles

Isles

London

It's a pretty safe place, especially during the day. Except you need to be really careful with your phone as there's been a lot of phone thefts in London. At night it's also pretty safe but it's important to stay aware, especially in more dangerous areas and in a darker streets

Posted: March 28, 2025
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London

For being a big city I think it is quite safe. There's the odd mobile snatchers and depends on the neighborhood you can have some streets or areas you might want to avoid, In the overall it's surprisingly safe.

Posted: March 27, 2025
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Esther

Esther

London

London is a safe place for women who are prepared for the worst circumstances. To live in London as a woman you have to be prepared for the worst circumstances. It is the only way you can get home safe, if you are not taking a car or a cab using public transport walking alone at night for a distance longer than 10 minutes. Either bring a friend or stay on the phone to her friend and carry something to protect yourself.

Posted: March 27, 2025
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Willow

Willow

Carlisle

Carlisle is generally very safe - like any city it can have its issues, but overall I feel safe even as a woman alone at night ! Botchergate is the main area for going out, and because of that it can get a bit rowdy on a Saturday night but still in general I always feel safe even!

Posted: March 27, 2025
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Ellie

Ellie

Warrington

It’s very quiet and well-lit. It’s nice overall but you should always be prepared for risk anywhere in the world- no matter how close or far away it is to home. The public transport here can be unreliable but better than most places in the world.

Posted: March 26, 2025
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Basingstoke

A small town vibe where you'll be able to move around without feeling threatened. Others have mentioned groups of young people hanging around on bikes and some people begging; however, I wouldn't consider this unsafe.

Posted: March 23, 2025
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Kirsty

Kirsty

Plymouth

I've never had any issues and I've lived here all my life. I often get the late public transport and have had nights out and I've never had issues. it's like most other smaller city's there is a few cases of crime here and there but overall it's okay

Posted: March 23, 2025
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Norwich

Very safe city. Only a few certain areas to avoid late at night that don’t feel so safe. Only issues is nightlife and spiking is quite prominent. I know many friends that have experienced this. But at day time the city feels very safe

Posted: March 21, 2025
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Is United Kingdom worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.8 /5

based on 246 experiences from female travelers

London, Solo travel

I felt safe but very lost lmao London is a very beautiful city but huge so felt very small. The food was great ( I only eat ethnic foods so ..) But so freaking expensive omggg like how do people live there

Posted: March 27, 2025
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Shana

Shana

France

London, Family travel

I had the opportunity to take a few trips, and I never had that feeling of security like I did in London! I also felt a sense of calm despite the crowded streets; it was pleasant and gentle to stroll through the city. Before my trip, I had prepared some free activities to do: visiting museums, walking in parks, visiting monuments, watching the Changing of the Guard.

Posted: March 17, 2025
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Meet locals in United Kingdom

Natty

Natty

About Me

Hey, I am Natty, I speak 3 languages and in my spare time I travel globally, write blogs, volunteer, read books and hikes with dog or friends.

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María

María

About Me

I'm a Spanish woman working for a human rights charity in London. I have lived in this city half my life and love showing it to people. I have a part time business doing animal care and also practice massage therapy. I love nature, food, dancing and the arts. I'm sober and LGBTQI+ friendly

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Safety in United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

Is United Kingdom safe?

Women living in United Kingdom consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is United Kingdom safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in United Kingdom consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in United Kingdom?

Women living in United Kingdom consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in United Kingdom?

Women living in United Kingdom consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in United Kingdom?

Women living in United Kingdom consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

Women living in United Kingdom consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in United Kingdom?

Women living in United Kingdom consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in United Kingdom?

Women living in United Kingdom consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in United Kingdom?

Women living in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

Women living in United Kingdom consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5