Is Ann Arbor safe for solo female travelers?

Ann Arbor, is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. Its crime rate is relatively low compared to other urban cities. Also, the locals are friendly and there are generally safe and reliable forms of public transportation.

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How safe is Ann Arbor for solo female travelers?

Katherine

Katherine

United States

Group travel

I went here with my ice skating team for a competition and it’s a nice little area. It snowed the last time I was there and it made for a lovely winter wonderland! Helps that my team stayed in a nice Airbnb. The dry climate makes driving in the snow relatively easy despite me not having much snow driving experience I would definitely recommend lots of lotion and water, especially if you come from a more humid climate. The heaters running and the cold will dry out your skin and lips. Tap water...

Posted: February 18, 2026
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How safe is Ann Arbor for women?

Local safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 3 reports

Local crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 3 reports

Fairly safe college town. There are reports on campus of sexual harassment after hours, so always travel with a buddy if you are on the outskirts of the downtown area (this only happens Off Campus in more remote areas). If you stay on campus, you are safe. Some populations downtown have been known to yell at passersby, but this is rare.

Posted: June 23, 2025
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Lalia

Lalia

I am in us since 6 months now and I feel really safe here! I can't say with 100% certainty that the city is safe, but from the feel of it, it's a very cool university and family town, and I feel safe there.

Posted: April 9, 2025
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Grace

Grace

Ann Arbor is relatively safe. Sometimes unhoused folks can get a bit pushy with asking for money, but usually it’s okay to just ignore. As with all college towns, women should be cognizant of the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses.

Posted: September 5, 2024
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Safety map

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

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Ellis

Ellis

Ann Arbor

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3 days

About me

Lecturer and researcher at the University of Michigan. Never been outside of the USA, but hoping to change that! I have a beautiful orange cat named oatmeal, and I love reading poetry, Russian lit, and about Ancient Greece. Dream trips = Angkor Wat and Hurculaneum. Italy 2026!

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