Is London Safe for Women? Crime Rate in London

London is somewhere where you need to have your wits about you, be careful and asking alone at night and hold onto your phone for dear life when walking down the street. We don’t have the same community feel as other cities, so it seems like most strangers won’t help, but if you ask they will.

I would say overall London is safer than it gets credit for. Most places are fine as a woman alone, but you do need to keep your wits about you. Public transport is completely fine and when you stick to larger streets it feels totally fine.

I think as a woman you always have to be careful- even in “safe” areas. London is generally a safe metropolitan city in most areas. There are a few areas that you want to watch your back and purse and be careful after dark.

Is generally safe for female travelers, especially in central areas with good lighting and public transport. However, staying aware in crowded or nightlife areas, securing belongings, and using trusted transport are wise.

Parts that are guaranteed safe are north and north west London. Residential areas still have very beautiful pubs and other attractions and best places to explore would be Hampstead/ Highgate. Camden Town is very popular and can give one antsy feelings but everyone will look after you if you feel unsafe, pubs will most definitely be a safe place if you’re in trouble and you can pop into any of them and you’ll be supported and helped. Places in north London like Kilburn and Kensal rise are to be avoided after dark unless with someone or if you’re comfortable with seeing the odd few characters.

It's pretty safe and most people do help if anything happens. Like in most major cities, there is always the risk of getting pickpocketed and there have been a couple cases of stabbings in the past few years. As long as you have common sense and somewhat of an idea of how to stay safe, you shouldn't really worry too much about that. There are some places which are more dodgy than others, so I would recommend asking a local or researching beforehand which places to not go at night. Most of central London is pretty safe and crowded, even well past midnight.

Its a big city like others. You need to carful . Walk in primary roads, avoid to go around in late night alone, call a taxi. Dont walk around with your phone in the hands, they will steal it so quickly that you wont even realise.

After 10 years in London, nothing surprises me. The street harassment, violence against women and open drug abuse is viscerally present across most boroughs of the city, the Met police does not care and neither does the government. It’s important to have your wits about you at all times, take taxis door to door after dark, ask trusted people to accompany you, avoid using your phone on the street and be prepared to sacrifice your finances for safety.

When walking around the streets of London, make sure to keep you phone hidden at all times because there has been an increase of phone snatchers on electric bikes with masked faces and hoodies. Sometimes they will have knifes on them to threaten you taking your phones and your possessions

London is pretty safe so long as you hang around the right areas. Follow common sense rules and keep your phone safe. People are friendly and willing to help. Be mindful in the dark and crowded areas.

Solo travel

London is heaven for history/culture lovers! I did guided walks, museum trips, theatre visits and so much more. There is always something to do and there is always a new friend to make. I’m going back for my birthday this year and I couldn’t be happier :)

Solo travel

I felt very safe in London. The "Jack the Ripper" tour of his haunts and the short histories behind his victims was fascinating. The tour guide was over the top in acting through the stories which I ate up. The park I sun bathed in during the day was warm and I even saw a cosplayer enjoying their walk through the park and be asked for pictures. I was thrilled to tell them how much i loved their vibe and I even got a hug! Looking forward to my next trip through London.