Level of crime | 30.31 | Low | |
Crime increasing in the past 5 years | 51.75 | Moderate | |
Worries home broken and things stolen | 28.20 | Low | |
Worries being mugged or robbed | 23.54 | Low | |
Worries car stolen | 21.10 | Low | |
Worries things from car stolen | 27.35 | Low | |
Worries attacked | 27.86 | Low | |
Worries being insulted | 36.72 | Low | |
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | 19.77 | Very Low | |
Problem people using or dealing drugs | 48.93 | Moderate | |
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 43.30 | Moderate | |
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 28.33 | Low | |
Problem corruption and bribery | 24.70 | Low |
Safety walking alone during daylight | 83.37 | Very High | |
Safety walking alone during night | 62.28 | High |
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Last update: November 2024
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If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high.
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And most of the stuff is directly linked to drugs and alcohol and little is being done about it many communities are having to put up with and deal with it so regular.and on the other front some of these people are not getting the help and support they need .
But comparing to many cities in UK it's still a super safe place and tourists should not be worried at all ! you're free to walk in any areas of the town during the day ! there are no 'no go' zones'. The city is absolutely beautiful and worth visiting.
If you're planning to move here bear in mind the council keeps ignoring people's opinion and keep on allowing building dozens of new hotels in the town even though this city and infrastructure can't handle it. 1 year prior to covid Edinburgh was so overcrowded during the summer festival living here was unbearable. The buses were piling in the town and blocking the streets for hours (that happens every year but not to this degree). They always find an excuse saying it's due to heavy rain etc. Commute that normally takes 40 minutes was taking 2 hours. And it will be only getting worse cos the council predicts the number of tourists will be increasing. If you don't like wasting your time on commute that may not be a place for you as the commute time is much worse during the summer than in London or other big city!. Also, there is a noticeable problem with housing. It's not only about the price of properties as it's a bubble everywhere in UK, but there are just no flats to rent/buy ! It's hard to find a place to stay which leaves many homeless!
In my opinion the safety level in this city is 70/100, comparing it to for Example Tokyo 85/100, Singapore 88/100, Dubai 95/100, London 55/100, Birmingham 40/100, Glasgow 60/100 but it's just my opinion
Areas to avoid at night: Leith walk (especially bottom ) due to drug problem, Muirhouse, Sighthill, some parts of Niddrie/Moredun but as a tourist you shouldn't be there anyway ! STAY SAFE