Is Trondheim safe?
Very safe. Bike theft and weekend drunkenness are the main problems; violent crime against visitors is rare.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-07-05.
- Homicide rate in Norway: 0.7 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Norway: 2.1 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110.
Safety in Trondheim at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Low; stolen bikes and the occasional drunk fight in Midtbyen on weekend nights. |
| At night | Safe on foot; buses and night buses run late on weekends. Streets are very quiet after midnight on weekdays. |
| Solo women | Very safe for solo women; harassment is rare. Standard care late at night near bars. |
| Other risks | Ice and snow on pavements Nov–Mar; Cyclists on shared paths; Cold-water swimming in the fjord |
Scams, areas and local laws
Take care
- Midtbyen bar streets after closing time: crowds and drunks
- Icy pavements and river paths in winter
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- The drink-driving limit is 0.2‰, and speeding fines are among Europe's highest.
- Open fires in or near forests are banned 15 April–15 September.
- Wine and spirits sell only at Vinmonopolet; supermarket beer sales stop at 20:00 (18:00 Saturday).
How Trondheim compares in Norway
Quick answers
Is Trondheim safe for solo female travelers?
Very safe for solo women; harassment is rare. Standard care late at night near bars.
Is Trondheim safe at night?
Safe on foot; buses and night buses run late on weekends. Streets are very quiet after midnight on weekdays.
What is the crime rate in Trondheim?
Low; stolen bikes and the occasional drunk fight in Midtbyen on weekend nights. Nationally, Norway records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Trondheim?
Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- AtB (Trøndelag public transport)
- Visit Trondheim
- St. Olavs Hospital
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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