Is York safe for solo female travelers?

York is considered one of the safest cities in the United Kingdom for solo female travelers. The crime rates are relatively low as compared to the other parts of the country. Locals are friendly and helpful, and it is generally safe to navigate the city even at night. Public transportation is reliable and there are plenty of well-lit areas. However, like always, it is recommended to use common sense and take standard safety precautions such as not walking alone late at night in less crowded areas, keeping an eye on personal belongings, and keeping your accommodations address and emergency numbers at hand.

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How safe is York for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.3 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I was attending university in York. It is an absolutely incredible experience. I have been telling my family to skip London and make their way to Yorkshire. That's where the most beautiful part of England is!

Posted: May 28, 2025
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Lucrezia

Lucrezia

Italy

Solo travel

I felt very safe walking around alone I enjoyed visiting the York ghost merchants and the cathedral I mostly walked and a few buses that run very little compared to London. For those who need to leave their luggage for a few hours I recommend Your bag ​​Left Luggage (20 High Petergate, York YO1 7EH)

Posted: May 11, 2025Experienced: April, 2024
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Solo travel

I felt safe, as I stayed at the Radisson, which is near the city center. I went specifically to watch a play that starred Gary Oldman and decided to make a 2-night trip out of it. Food was decent. It's not the cheapest of places, but I think given what I experience it was good. I mostly walked as I stayed around the city centre. The York Minster was beautiful, I took the guided tour and learnt so much. Probably one of the most beautiful cathedral in the UK.

Posted: April 27, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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How safe is York for women?

Local safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Local crime index

1 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Kate

Kate

York is a very safe city, I’ve lived here for years and never felt in danger, even when walking in the dark. I would advise women to take the usual safety precautions of course - let people know where you’re going, etc.

Posted: November 2, 2025
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Kathrine

Kathrine

York is generally a very safe place. As anywhere there are moments but as an average I don’t fear for my safety. Town can get rowdy with party goers as it’s a destination for stag and hens and weekends away and when you add the abundance of bars and pubs into the mix it does get lively but that’s York.

Posted: May 2, 2025
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Sam

Sam

York is known locally as an ‘old person’ town. Very low crime rate, I regularly walked home early hours of the morning when I worked in a bar safely. No harassment unless off of drunken men on a Saturday night in a nightclub - all other hours of day, days of the week or locations fine

Posted: January 27, 2025
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Hospitality Exchange in York

Kathrine

Kathrine

York

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi I’m Kathrine a York native and half American, I’ve been back nearly five years. Environmentalist and artist excited to travel more and meet people coming to the city.

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Jade

Jade

York

About me

I’m looking for a travel buddies who will travel with me for months at a time i’v never fully travelled before so would be nice to finally travel on a budget like i’v always wanted too, i’m easy to get along with and like to try and do anything new, i will always help my friends and have there back when they need me i can be quiet and chilled or loud and out going us girls all have out quiet and off days where our hormones get the best of us haha! Trust me i know its not always spontaneous days 24/7

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Esyle

Esyle

York

About me

Hi my name is Esyle, I'm 21 and i'm currently living in York (england) until May 2026 ! I am very social and outgoing, LOVE to hang out and meet new people ! I'm a little shy at first but I swear I absolutly love chatting and discovering new things about people ! I arrived more than a week ago and now that I have settled down, I'm hopping to make friends and maybe later on travel a bit ! Feel free to text me, I'll be very happy to chat with you ! ❤️

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