London scores 8.1/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates United Kingdom at 86/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
London scores 8.1/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates United Kingdom at 86/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in London, with the usual street-smart habits.
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of London.
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed London, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
Recent reviews of London from the MapSur community.
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London scores 8.1/10 and is broadly safe for solo female travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.
United Kingdom scores 86/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in London and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.
