Crime in Essen, Germany

Crime rates in Essen, Germany

Level of crime		51.61	Moderate
Crime increasing in the past 5 years		72.10	High
Worries home broken and things stolen		40.85	Moderate
Worries being mugged or robbed		43.28	Moderate
Worries car stolen		26.27	Low
Worries things from car stolen		37.03	Low
Worries attacked		48.14	Moderate
Worries being insulted		50.72	Moderate
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion		28.99	Low
Problem people using or dealing drugs		56.43	Moderate
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft		54.10	Moderate
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery		41.20	Moderate
Problem corruption and bribery		30.36	Low

Safety in Essen, Germany

Safety walking alone during daylight		71.41	High
Safety walking alone during night		41.89	Moderate

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Last update: 7 May 2026

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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.