Is London Safe for Women? Crime Rate in London

Depends on the area. Some nights out at certain venues can attract bad crowds so are good to be with someone. I like the nightlife here so I've been out a lot, and on my own in the night. You can get stares/intimidation/mild harassment on the tube fairly often from men at those hours but never been assaulted while travelling and it feels safe and comfortable to travel from early morning to late evening. Many areas feel quite safe though.

I would say the safety level is dependent on the area you’re in. My experience in london has been safe, I feel safe to go out with friends and to venture alone. The most common concern would be phone snatching in London, especially Central london, try to keep your phone away and don’t leave it out on restaurant tables as people come pretending to ask a question and slip phones under a newspaper and leave. But generally with friends or being out in the day does feel safe.

London is very safe thanks to CCTV everywhere and strict laws however it can get less safe at night times if you are drunk, don't take precautions. Petty thefts and phone snatching is very popular but not as bad as in Barcelona.

Like all big cities London can be dangerous but, personally, I have not experienced this. I believe that if you are aware of your surroundings and listen to your gut you will be fine. Nighttime might be higher risk of crime so sticking to well lit areas and taking busy transport routes is a good idea if you are worried.

I would say it really depends on the area you are in, London is very big and parts of it are more dangerous but overall it is quite safe. If you are new to the area it is wise to have someone who knows it or to be careful and keep your senses switched on a bit, more for things like having your phone stollen out of your hand.

Generally it’s a pretty safe place to be, just keep an eye on your things when you’re out in busy places - especially phones! When walking around late at night, depending on the area it’s sometimes best to get a taxi just for peace of mind :)

Depending on the area one's travelling to, the central part of London is the safest due to it being a really busy location altho there's always a moderate chance of being robbed. This is what I'm mostly concerned about. Outside of zone 3-4 is a jungle and I'd never recommend it to anyone.

London is overall very safe, just make sure to never keep your phone out. If you want to look for directions, move to the side of the road. People will snatch it in broad daylight in some areas. Overall amazing place.

not very safe in some areas for women, especially walking alone in the dark. Some areas are known to have a lot of crime, especially muggings in tourist areas and more violent crimes in some residential areas. But there are some safer neighbourhoods.

As a Southeast Asian woman I find London very safe and welcoming to women. I am not afraid of going out at night or going on public transport. You can dress however you want and won't get stared at or heckled.

Solo travel

I absolutely loved London! Although it was quite expensive and I felt more worried about my belongings, it was an amazing trip. I went for a conference, got to see all the main attractions and even saw Wicked!

Solo travel

London is a great city to visit!! It feels pretty safe, the tube works well and walking around is really fun because the neibourhoods don’t look alike! The food is great in Chinatown if you like Asian food. I stayed at the smart Hyde park view hostel, it was great!