Crime Rate & Women's Safety in Utrecht

It's a friendly city, not dangerous. You can go out and walk around safely. Bikes are stolen regularly, so make sure you lock them. I never had bad experiences. When you leave te city center it can be wist to have company.

During the day utrecht is very safe. Public transport is easy and almost everybody speaks English, so it is easy to ask for help or directions. Only thing I have experienced as a women living in Utrecht her whole life is (verbal) sexual harrassment in night clubs, or guys shouting to you on the streets in the middle of the night. However, the city centre is small and there is police around everywhere. Just don’t go clubbing alone.

Utrecht is as safe as any other city of similar size (375.000 inhabitants)! There are not many places where I felt safer than here. Walking or biking alone at night shouldn't be a problem in well-lit populated areas, but general precautions are always a good idea (like sharing live location with a friend). There have been incidents a few times (every few years or so), mostly in some specific outskirts of town (that most people wouldn't travel to anyway), but they have always been isolated cases that stop happening when that specific perpetrator is caught. But especially the city center feels really safe!

Very safe and calm city, lots of students and internationals which makes it very open and friendly. There’s lots of nice cafes and restaurants all around, the city comes to life when the sun is out and people are always spending time outdoors!

Utrecht is pretty safe and busy overall. I am often outside around midnight and dont feel like it is very dangerous. Though i feel like my tall-ness and demeanor might also help avoid any problems. The city center can still be pretty busy at night with a lot of people going out. Around daytime i have very little worries about safety, most people are respectful and go about their own way. Though as with every city ever, things can happen and I advise to just generally be cautious, don’t look like a lost tourist and keep an eye on your stuff.

It’s is super safe! but I think we always should try to stay safe as girls. Utrecht has some areas where girls sometimes feel less safe in the evening hours such as Overvecht and Kanaleneiland. so you could maybe consider not going out to late by yourself in those areas. However, it is still very safe.

Utrecht is a beautiful tinsel town in the Netherlands. It is artistry, archaic and gives off a medieval vibe. It is the 4th largest city in the Netherlands and the most bike friendly in the world. The living standards are very high here. The city centre is lined with cafes, eateries and a huge mall called the Hoog Catherijne. The city is extremely safe and offers a lot to the travelers :)

Utrecht is a very safe city. I have been living there for many years and often cycle home alone at night and have never had a bad situation. I have also never had an issue with harassment from men, for example, while out drinking or at a club.

Solo travel experience

Utrecht is the kind of place Amsterdam would be if there weren't so many tourists - beautiful canals and harbor cellars, a vibrant nightlife, and Miffy's house. I felt very safe there when I went out in the city alone.

Group travel experience

We had gone to a card tournament with our group of friends, so we didn't have any other activities. There was a shopping mall in the center. There was a lot of food selection there. So, as an allergic person, it was possible for me to find some dishes. There are some gluten-free options available like, for example, at Vapiano.

Solo travel experience

Felt good! Only problem I had was a date that stood me up... Luckily it's a vibrant city. Small, but fun! I spent a lot of time in the central mall near the station, honestly not a bad decision. They have great food hubs!