City in Hesse, Germany
Is Frankfurt safe?
Generally safe, but the Bahnhofsviertel near the main station has visible drug use and theft.
Is Frankfurt safe?
Generally safe, but the Bahnhofsviertel near the main station has visible drug use and theft. Elsewhere it is calm and orderly.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-05-12.
- Homicide rate in Germany: 0.9 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Germany: 3.8 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 110 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Frankfurt at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Pickpocketing at the Hauptbahnhof, on trains and at fairs; drug dealing and aggressive begging in the Bahnhofsviertel; bike theft. |
| At night | Most neighborhoods are quiet and fine. Avoid lingering in the Bahnhofsviertel; night buses and weekend U-Bahn run, but taxis are easy. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women in most areas; avoid the Bahnhofsviertel alone at night and take taxis late. |
| Other risks | Fast cyclists on shared paths; Summer heat waves; Low Main water levels in dry summers |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Clipboard 'petition' tricks near the Hauptbahnhof and Zeil
- Unlicensed taxi touts at the airport and station
- Shell games on the Zeil
Take care
- Bahnhofsviertel (Kaiserstraße, Taunusstraße) at night: drug scene, fights
- Hauptbahnhof platforms: pickpockets and drunks
- Dark stretches of Main riverbank late at night
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Riding public transport without a valid ticket costs a €60 fine; inspectors are often plain-clothes.
- Nazi salutes and symbols are crimes, even as a joke.
- Crossing on a red pedestrian light can be fined and is frowned upon.
How Frankfurt compares in Germany
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Munich | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Heidelberg | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Stuttgart | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Nuremberg | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Freiburg | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Bremen | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Berlin | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hamburg | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Frankfurt | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cologne | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dresden | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Düsseldorf | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Leipzig | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Frankfurt safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women in most areas; avoid the Bahnhofsviertel alone at night and take taxis late.
Is Frankfurt safe at night?
Most neighborhoods are quiet and fine. Avoid lingering in the Bahnhofsviertel; night buses and weekend U-Bahn run, but taxis are easy.
What is the crime rate in Frankfurt?
Pickpocketing at the Hauptbahnhof, on trains and at fairs; drug dealing and aggressive begging in the Bahnhofsviertel; bike theft. Nationally, Germany records 0.9 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Frankfurt?
Police 110 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- RMV Rhine-Main transport
- Frankfurt Airport (Fraport)
- Frankfurt tourist office
- Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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