Israeli Women Report Significantly Lower Personal Security Than Men in 2025 Survey

The 2025 Personal Security Survey by the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics reveals substantial gaps between men and women in feelings of safety across Israel. Women consistently report lower levels of security both in public spaces and within their residential areas compared to men.

A key finding shows that 65.8% of women feel safe walking alone at night near their homes, compared to 83.9% of men, marking an 18-point difference. Additionally, 40% of women express fear of terrorist attacks in their area, significantly higher than the 26% of men who share this concern. Women also report greater worry about crime and violence, with 22.5% fearing such incidents versus 18.4% of men.

Regarding overall neighborhood safety, 78.7% of women feel secure compared to 83.5% of men. The survey also highlights changes over the past year: 34.8% of women say their sense of security has worsened, while only 25.2% of men report a decline. Conversely, 12.2% of men noted an improvement in their security feelings, compared to just 9.3% of women.

The Central Bureau of Statistics emphasizes that although 81% of Israelis aged 20 and above feel safe in their neighborhoods, these averages mask significant gender disparities. Across all major indicators, general safety, walking alone at night, fear of crime, fear of terrorism, and changes over the past year, women report markedly lower personal security than men.