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Almost 70% of women in Italy are afraid to go out at night for fear of being raped.

81.81 per cent of women in Italy consider the streets more dangerous than they were five years ago. Sexual offences have increased by 34.91 per cent over the same period.

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According to the Univ-Censis report «La sicurezza fuori casa», Published by Rai News on 7 May 2025, Crime in Italy has experienced a significant increase in 2024. With a total of 2,388,716 reported offences, it represents a 3.81% increase compared with 2019 and a 21% increase compared with the previous year.

This increase is reflected not only in the overall figures but also in the nature of the crimes, many of which directly affect citizens' daily lives. Robberies, thefts, assaults and sexual offences have increased significantly., fuelling a widespread sense of vulnerability.

Women in Italy feel more insecure than ever

The study includes a survey of 1,000 adult Italians. The conclusion is that the sense of danger among women is clear:

  • The 67.31% of the Italians They admit to feeling afraid when they return home in the evening or at night.
  • 81.81% of women affirm that Walking along the streets has become more dangerous over the past five years..
  • 25.61% of women have experienced at least one incident of sexual harassment.
  • 23.11% of women have been victims of a robbery or pickpocketing.
  • 29.51% of women They have been followed by a stranger..

Women, then, They are forced to change their habits, avoid certain areas or simply stay at home.. Freedom of movement, especially at night, is severely constrained by fear.

Insecurity marks the daily lives of the population.

This feeling of insecurity does not affect only women. Globally, the figures leave no room for doubt either: 75.81% of Italians believe the country is more dangerous than it was five years ago. 38.11% of the population have stopped going out for fear, and this figure rises to 52.11% among young people, the group with the most nightlife.

  • 75.81% of Italians believe that The country is more dangerous than it was five years ago..
  • 38.11% of the population has stopped going out for fear.
  • Among young people, 52.11% He has given up going out at night..
  • 65.11 per cent of citizens believe that The State cannot guarantee security..

Sexual violence and urban crime are on the rise.

Official data show that the public's fear is not unfounded. In 2024, 6,587 cases of sexual violence were recorded, an increase of 34.91% compared with five years earlier.. These crimes predominantly affect women and contribute to their sense of helplessness.

Moreover, robberies, pickpocketing and chases by strangers remain commonplace, especially in large cities. The report highlights that urban crime and the constant sense of threat have made security a central issue in the lives of Italians.

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