Safety in Norway
Norway is an exceptionally safe country for expats. There is robbery and petty theft, and pickpockets can be found in busy public places, but it is rare compared to most other countries.
Walking alone or at night is acceptable, but of course one should exercise caution in some areas of larger cities. Norwegians put a high value on honesty, and are more likely to return your belongings if you lose or forget them somewhere than to take them. This is slowly changing, and is not as true in the big cities, but you may still pleasantly be surprised.
Police patrol the streets in cars, on foot and on horseback, and do not carry weapons. There are also volunteer groups that patrol the streets at night, where heavy drinking can often end in fights.
Serious crime is rare, and the occasional murder or rape will get a lot of media coverage, and elicit national shock.
Walking alone or at night is acceptable, but of course one should exercise caution in some areas of larger cities. Norwegians put a high value on honesty, and are more likely to return your belongings if you lose or forget them somewhere than to take them. This is slowly changing, and is not as true in the big cities, but you may still pleasantly be surprised.
Police patrol the streets in cars, on foot and on horseback, and do not carry weapons. There are also volunteer groups that patrol the streets at night, where heavy drinking can often end in fights.
Serious crime is rare, and the occasional murder or rape will get a lot of media coverage, and elicit national shock.
