Is Oxford safe for solo female travelers?

Oxford is widely considered to be a safe destination for solo female travelers. The city’s crime rate is relatively low in comparison to other UK cities. Moreover, the local people are friendly, and there are good public transport links and well-lit areas during the night. It's advisable to maintain the usual precautions as in any other city, such as being cautious at night and staying within populated areas. Overall, it offers a secure travel experience.

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How safe is Oxford for solo female travelers?

Group travel

I did a study abroad here for a semester. The city was relatively safe and clean. It was a little expensive. There was a lot of culture. I enjoyed going to the cafe every day. I did get robbed while I was there.

Posted: February 13, 2026
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Daria

Daria

United Kingdom

Solo travel

Oxford is super cinematic, cosy and atmospheric. I feel myself as if I’m a character from a movie here. I love the center where the main colleges are situated, Ashmolean museum and a famous Bodlean library. All - must visit as for me. Ashmolean museum is free to visit. Just across the street there is a super beautiful restaurant “The Alice” - worth to visit for a cup of tea or a lunch. The best coffee - Colombia coffee roaster (Covered market in the centre and Dummertown - quite far), Society,...

Posted: June 22, 2023
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How safe is Oxford for women?

Local safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 12 reports

Local crime index

1 /5

Based on 12 reports

Alyssa

Alyssa

Safe to walk around at night, always students around at night. However, some sketchiness around Cowley Road and near the train station / Westgate mall. You don’t necessarily have to avoid those areas but don’t linger.

Posted: April 17, 2026
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Heather

Heather

This area is very Easy to walk around, clean and safe. There are so many things to do in this city. Local running clubs and bars. There are students and a good student (young) life. It’s not a bad place to visit.

Posted: March 31, 2026
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Yasmin

Yasmin

I feel really safe. It's a small coty but streetsbhave good lighting. Yiu see pliceman around. Never experience any harassment l, and ive walk from university ro my house at 3am and I felt safe at all times.

Posted: September 7, 2025
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Safety map

Based on reports from women living in Oxford, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

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Savannah

Savannah

Oxford

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Hiya, I'm a 23 year old Neuroscience student and potter from Oxford, UK! I'm looking forward to solo travelling through Central Asia in 2026 and meeting lots of lovely people before I go to start medical training back in England. I've lived between France and the UK all my life, with Iranian and Spanish parents and am very keen to learn new languages and recipes this year!!

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