Is Turin safe?
Safe for a large Italian city. Petty theft and some drug dealing around specific stations and parks are the main issues; violent crime against visitors is rare.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-05-22.
- Homicide rate in Italy: 0.6 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Italy: 5.3 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 113 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 115 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Turin at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Pickpocketing on crowded trams and around Porta Palazzo market, bike theft, and occasional street dealing near Porta Nuova and Valdocco after dark. |
| At night | Central streets are fine until late, and San Salvario stays lively. The metro stops around midnight; use a taxi for late returns. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women in the center and at night on main streets. Some catcalling near stations; use taxis rather than empty parks late. |
| Other risks | Poor winter air and fog in the Po basin; Rail and public transport strikes; Summer heat above 33°C |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Bracelet or 'free gift' sellers who then demand money
- Unlicensed drivers at Porta Nuova; use marked taxis or an app
- Fake petition clipboards used as a distraction for theft
Take care
- Porta Nuova and Porta Palazzo areas late at night
- Valdocco and parts of Barriera di Milano after dark
- Parco del Valentino at night: dealing and few people around
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Validate paper bus and regional train tickets before travelling or face on-the-spot fines.
- Driving into a ZTL limited-traffic zone triggers camera fines, often billed later through your rental company.
- Sitting on monuments, wading in fountains or eating on landmark steps can bring fines in Rome, Venice and Florence.
How Turin compares in Italy
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Venice | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Amalfi Coast | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Lake Como | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Cinque Terre | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Positano | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Sardinia | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Capri | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Siena | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Matera | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Lecce | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Lucca | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Rome | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Florence | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Milan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sicily | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Tuscany | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bologna | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Verona | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pisa | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sorrento | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lake Garda | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Turin | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Puglia | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dolomites | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Taormina | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Palermo | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Catania | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bari | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Genoa | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Naples | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Turin safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women in the center and at night on main streets. Some catcalling near stations; use taxis rather than empty parks late.
Is Turin safe at night?
Central streets are fine until late, and San Salvario stays lively. The metro stops around midnight; use a taxi for late returns.
What is the crime rate in Turin?
Pickpocketing on crowded trams and around Porta Palazzo market, bike theft, and occasional street dealing near Porta Nuova and Valdocco after dark. Nationally, Italy records 0.6 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Turin?
Police 113 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 115 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- GTT Torino (public transport)
- Torino Airport
- Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
- Turismo Torino e Provincia
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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