Is Williamsburg Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Williamsburg

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Williamsburg consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.5 /5

Women living in Williamsburg consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 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 5 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.7/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

3.7/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

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

How safe is Williamsburg?

Emily

Emily

I moved here from the inner city of Indianapolis so this is drastically safe compared to the concrete jungle environment. It's quite expensive to live here and there's so many stipulations like keeping your car safe and just a lot of things that they're required for the roads to be safe and there's no potholes

Posted: May 25, 2025
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Williamsburg is very safe. It’s a college town and has a large elderly population. I have loved there for 5 years and have few instances of feeling unsafe. I would recommend being cautious at night time and aware of your surrounding just like anywhere else!

Posted: January 6, 2025
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Celia

Celia

Williamsburg is a college town that also caters to tourists and retirees. As long as you follow normal precautions it is very safe. I would avoid leaving valuables clearly visible in cars and if parking in the long-term lot at the train station try to park under the street lights to avoid rare but potential vandalism.

Posted: June 26, 2024
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Williamsburg is a lovely town. Lots of places to learn history from the museums to the plantations. The night life does end a little early most places but by the college has some good night life. The lakes nearby are also well kept.

Posted: May 16, 2024
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I feel very safe here. I’ve lived here for 3 years and haven’t had a single incident that made me unsafe! Public transportation is extremely safe and used by most, especially the L train. I do try to stay more alert at night just in case.

Posted: February 24, 2024
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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Williamsburg safe?

Women living in Williamsburg consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Williamsburg safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Williamsburg consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Williamsburg?

Women living in Williamsburg consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Williamsburg?

Women living in Williamsburg consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Williamsburg?

Women living in Williamsburg consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Williamsburg consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Williamsburg?

Women living in Williamsburg consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Williamsburg?

Women living in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?

Women living in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?

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