Is Portsmouth safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Portsmouth for female travelers?
How safe is Portsmouth for women?
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Based on 3 local experiences
Zoya
It depends on the area you are staying in, Southsea + Old Portsmouth + Gunwharf are the safest areas. I would completely avoid North End, if you’re alone and certain areas of Fratton. Guildhall area is student dominated, so also pretty safe.
Posted: October 20, 2025Overall I feel safe 95% of the time! Just like everywhere, during the day, overall it is very safe, and at night is is still safe but good to have your whits about you as a woman. Using normal precautions will be just fine x
Posted: December 1, 2024It is a lovely city, I love walking around during the day but at night it is not the best if you are alone or if you live on secondary roads. We have experienced a lot of criminal episodes especially on Fawcett road lately, but it is common even in main roads like Albert road
Posted: April 19, 2024Safety in United Kingdom
