Is Luxembourg City safe?
Very safe overall. Pickpocketing and drug-related nuisance around the station district are the main concerns.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-04-07.
- Homicide rate in Luxembourg: 1.5 per 100,000 people (2022, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Luxembourg: 4.1 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 113 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Luxembourg City at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Pickpocketing around the station and Grand Rue, bag theft in cafés, and drug dealing and drunks in the Gare district. |
| At night | Quiet after about 11 pm outside Grund and the center; trams and buses run late on weekends. Take a Webtaxi late. |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women, including walking in the center at night. Use the same care around the station. |
| Other risks | Steep stairs and cobbles in the old town; Icy streets and paths in winter |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Fake charity collectors asking for signatures and donations
Take care
- Gare district at night: drug dealing, drunks and aggressive begging
- Avenue de la Liberté and station tunnel late: pickpockets
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Adults may grow cannabis at home, but carrying or using it in public is fined.
- Public transport is free in second class only; first class needs a ticket.
Quick answers
Is Luxembourg City safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women, including walking in the center at night. Use the same care around the station.
Is Luxembourg City safe at night?
Quiet after about 11 pm outside Grund and the center; trams and buses run late on weekends. Take a Webtaxi late.
What is the crime rate in Luxembourg City?
Pickpocketing around the station and Grand Rue, bag theft in cafés, and drug dealing and drunks in the Gare district. Nationally, Luxembourg records 1.5 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in Luxembourg City?
Police 113 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- mobiliteit.lu
- CFL
- Visit Luxembourg
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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