Is Athens Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Athens

Safety rating

Moderate
2.5 /5

Women living in Athens consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.2 /5

Women living in Athens consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States 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 3 experiences

Safety rating:

2.5/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.6/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5Not 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

How safe is Athens?

Athens is as safe as any major European city. At day it's very safe , although at night some neighbourhoods can be sketchy. In any way , if you are paying attention to your surroundings you will find athens as safe as possible 🌸

Posted: July 1, 2025
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Uniquely

Uniquely

Athens is a college small city. Mostly everything is geared towards the university on a local level. Otherwise there are citizens that have lived here awhile. It consists of a variety of ages. There are festivals scheduled year round— no beaches other than a man made one— bars are in small downtown scene and it is monitored by cameras. Yes there has been crime and violence however not at the extent of larger populated cities. It overall decent place to live and visit.

Posted: March 9, 2025
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Melina

Melina

Athens is safe if you got friends and people you know to hang out with. You have to avoid some places at night if you are alone. For example, places like omonia or metaxourgio are considered to be dangerous especially in the night because there are people doing drugs or people who could attack you.

Posted: February 5, 2025
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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Athens safe?

Women living in Athens consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Is Athens safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Athens consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Athens?

Women living in Athens consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Athens?

Women living in Athens consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Athens?

Women living in Athens consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Athens 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 Athens?

Women living in Athens consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Athens?

Women living in Athens consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in Athens 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 Athens?

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