Based on 17 local experiences
Based on 17 local experiences
Dortmund is basically safe. However, I would avoid deserted streets after dark. I would also avoid large groups of men. If you're not obviously carrying expensive items, there's little risk of being robbed. Public transportation is very safe.
Posted: July 5, 2025Not safe overall, especially in the city. Thats where I live. There are many drunks and agressive football fans around everywhere, its a catastrophe. People arent friendly either and our neighbours were drug dealers, its a pain.
Posted: May 24, 2025Dortmund is fairly safe, however in the city center and around the main train station you can find sketchy people and the number of homeless people and drug addicts is constantly rising. At night I prefer not walking but take rental scooters, my bike or public transport to get home.
Posted: April 4, 2025Claudia
When you are in the centre of Dortmund, you will be safer than in some dark, small streets. I would always take care of myself and my personal things, no matter where in Dortmund i am. If you are with some more people, the possibility for having bad experiences is smaller!
Posted: March 30, 2025There are some strange people, and one should definitely be a little careful. But I tend to come home in the middle of the night, and have still never felt seriously unsafe. I’d still recommend taking a friend with you if you wanna go out at night. :)
Posted: February 24, 2025