Is Edinburgh Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Edinburgh

Safety rating

Safe
4.2 /5

Women living in Edinburgh consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Edinburgh consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 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 22 experiences

Safety rating:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

Is Edinburgh safe for women?

Kirsty

Kirsty

Usually if you are sticking to the main tourist areas you will be safe. I'm not usually approached by others if I am out and find it safe to walk home even late in the morning. Public transport is safe late at night too.

Posted: November 19, 2024
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Patricia

Patricia

Ediburgh it’s such a safe city and that is one of the reasons I decided to move and live here! I would not be concern or fear walking a night with is rare for a woman, th e crime rates are so low as well

Posted: October 28, 2024
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Edinburgh is the safest city in the UK. I have been living in here for the past 13 years. I can definitely say that I feel more secure in this city and country than in my home town. People is nice and kind.

Posted: October 22, 2024
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iola

iola

I’ve grown up in Edinburgh for most of my childhood, and Ive always felt pretty safe. Of course, there are men who won’t respect you and will cat call etc., but I personally don’t worry too much about anything further than that. It’s important to know what areas in Edinburgh to stick to and avoid if you’re out at night, but I’d say a good majority of the city is busy enough that it’s safe if you have your wits about you.

Posted: October 7, 2024
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Stefanie

Stefanie

Lived here for 7 years, never felt unsafe. Even when walking home drunk after a night out on my own for 30min through the whole city centre. Just made friends along the way! Obviously I can't say nothing ever happens, this is just my own experience.

Posted: August 20, 2024
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Edinburgh is a safe city but still needs to be aware of some teenagers, especially when they are in groups and also keep an eye on your personal belongings. August is the festival month of Edinburgh and may have a higher rate of pickpocketing.

Posted: August 9, 2024
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Edinburgh feels like a very safe city, even walking late at night after a night out. I’ve not experienced anything dangerous or negative. My experience is in the city centre though, not in the suburbs.

Posted: July 27, 2024
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Edinburgh is a nice city with lot's to do. The buses are also driving late and the people are very nice. Even at night i always feel safe (when i stay away from drug addicts and suspicious people of course)

Posted: July 12, 2024
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Edinburgh is very safe, even in the dark! I have walked alone at night for walks in the park, from downtown both old town and new. It is a very compact city to walk around in but there are also late buses, night buses and all night bus to and from airport. I have never been attacked, but I am cautious since I am a girl!

Posted: July 11, 2024
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Megan

Megan

Edinburgh is a fairly safe city for women. I feel moderately comfortable walking at night alone but in quieter areas I’m still hesitant. Be cautious of football match days in some areas as there are more drunk men hype-up on testosterone

Posted: June 14, 2024
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Is Edinburgh worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 50 experiences from female travelers

Wisyah

Wisyah

Malaysia

Solo travel

Edinburgh was quite safe as I can walk around without needing to feel insecure. There are ample of things to do and visit such as Edinburgh Castle, Arthur’s Seat, National Museum of Scotland and plenty more. The food choices are okay and you can literally find restaurants/markets within walking distance. Stayed at the CoDE Pod - The Court located in the middle of Old Town and it was an amazing experience with great hospitality and facilities. Staffs were friendly and helpful as well.

Posted: December 1, 2024
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Patricia

Patricia

United Kingdom

Solo travel

I love burgh and what I love the most is how safe the city is and feels, there is not much to do in terms of museums and activities in the city since a lot people come to Scotland for the highlands but I love that even more

Posted: October 28, 2024
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Meet locals in Edinburgh

Barbara

Barbara

About Me

Hello there! I'm Barbara, a 33-year-old Spanish woman who absolutely adores traveling the world. My heart sings with excitement at the mere thought of exploring new destinations. From the charming streets of European cities to the serene beaches of faraway islands, I thrive on immersing myself in diverse cultures and soaking up every experience that comes my way. Sampling local cuisines, making connections with people from all walks of life, and collecting memories that will last a lifetime – that's what fuels my passion for travel. Each new adventure adds a chapter to my life story, and I can't wait to see where my wanderlust takes me next!

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Lam

Lam

About Me

At home i have a couch to offer for short stay :) Sometimes i travel so date of requests in advance~

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Safety in United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh safe?

Women living in Edinburgh consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Edinburgh safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Edinburgh consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Edinburgh?

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

What is the crime rate in Edinburgh?

Women living in Edinburgh consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Edinburgh?

Women living in Edinburgh consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

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

Women living in Edinburgh consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Edinburgh?

Women living in Edinburgh consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Edinburgh?

Women living in Edinburgh consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Edinburgh?

Women living in Edinburgh consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Edinburgh?

Women living in Edinburgh consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5