London, United Kingdom
Shoreditch has London's best street art and creative dining scene, but be careful at night when poorly lit areas and party crowds make it less safe. Worth visiting for the culture, just plan your evening routes carefully.
Shoreditch is hipster central with great street art and food, but you need to be street-smart here. During the day it's fine - lots of cool cafes, vintage shops, and the street art is worth seeing. But at night, especially on weekends, it gets rowdy. The main streets (Brick Lane, Shoreditch High Street) are usually okay because they're busy, but the side streets get sketchy with poor lighting and groups of drunk people. The clubs attract big crowds and that's when trouble usually happens. Stick to busy areas after dark and don't walk alone down empty side streets.
Daytime Safety
GoodNight Walking Safety
ModerateHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
ModeratePolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
GoodEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
ModerateHomelessness Visibility
ModerateGetting By in English
Excellent"Cool street art and creative scene but sketchy at night"
"Great food scene with lots of trendy spots"
"Fine during the day but avoid dark side streets at night"
"Restaurants are solo-friendly and used to single diners"
"Stay on busy main roads in the evening"
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Bloomsbury is academic London with the British Museum and university areas. Generally feels safe and has good cultural attractions, though crime stats are higher than the scholarly atmosphere suggests.
Help other women stay safe in Shoreditch
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.