A majority of women in Germany report feeling unsafe in various public spaces, according to new research. It reveals that 55% of women did not feel safe in any of a wide range of location types.
Clubs and train stations were the least secure, with only 14% of women indicating they felt safe there. Of all respondents, including men, 49% reported feeling unsafe in at least one public place.
Respondents were asked about their sense of security in streets, parks, clubs, train stations, and on public transportation, in a survey conducted by the opinion research institute Civey on behalf of the Funke Media Group.
The results come amid renewed debate over migration and urban security. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) stated that Germany has made progress in securing its borders, while adding that “we still have this problem in the cityscape”—a clear reference to crimes committed by migrants. His comments triggered sharp criticism from coalition partners and even members of his own party.
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken confirmed that some areas (the so-called ‘no-go areas’) in Germany pose higher safety risks for women. Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) co-leader Alice Weidel accused the government of failing to enforce effective measures, noting that dangerous individuals are allowed to remain while tens of thousands of asylum seekers enter the country each month.
The results made it clear that for many women, everyday public spaces remain unsafe, highlighting ongoing concerns about the current government’s handling of migration and urban security.
