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Numbeo's Safety Index puts Oslo at 66/100 for crime — that makes it read sketchier than Norway's national picture overall (82/100 vs 85/100).
City page · part of Norway
The one number a country page can't give you
What people who actually live in Oslo report
Numbeo aggregates thousands of resident-submitted perception surveys into a per-city Crime Index (higher = worse) and its inverse, a Safety Index — the only real city-granularity crime signal feeding this page, alongside Norway's national advisory, political, health, and police-trust data.
Crime Index
34.3
Safety Index
65.7
Sub-scores
Same real inputs as Norway's national page, with crime swapped for Oslo's own Numbeo number above.
Local know-how
Staying safe in Oslo, specifically
- • Emergency numbers:
- • Crime: Oslo is generally a safe city, but as in any metropolitan area, some caution is warranted.
- • Women should remain vigilant at night and when clubs and pubs are closing.
- • Theft and pick pocketing is a nuisance. Normal precautionary rules apply:
- • Watch out for pick pockets in crowds and public transport. Do not leave your belongings unattended. Avoid leaving your mobile phone and wallet on café tables.
- • If you are yourself subject to criminal acts, or witness a crime, it is generally accepted to report or tip it to the police. It is a welcome contribution to better public safety.
Legal status (national law)
Legal since 1972+ UN decl. sign.
Source: Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country →Pack this, know this
The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
C / F · 230V
Driving side
right
Emergency
police: 112 / ambulance: 113 / fire: 110
Tipping
Traditionally, the tip has not been common, but is getting more so by outside influence. Tipping is never considered offensive, but not tipping is also completely normal.
Cash vs. Card
Norwegian currency is the Norwegian krone (crown, plural: kroner) (ISO code: NOK), sometimes abbreviated kr or kr., but often just the amount is shown on price tags. A 1/100th krone is called øre. Be careful when crossing borders to differentiate the Norwegian krone (NOK) from the Swedish (SEK) and Danish (DKK) ones.
How this compares to Norway
Numbeo's Safety Index puts Oslo at 66/100 for crime — that makes it read sketchier than Norway's national picture overall (82/100 vs 85/100).
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