Is Albania Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Albania
Safety rating
Women living in Albania consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Albania consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 5% percentage of women in Albania have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 16 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.3/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Albania?
Avery
Tirana
There are almost no crime or drugs in Tirana other than marijuana use The traffic rules are not followed strictly so be careful about crossing the street The taxi drivers have meters so that you don’t have to worry about getting overcharged
Posted: March 9, 2025Tirana
I felt very safe. Nice city and kind people. I went with my daughter and we felt good. Food was new to me but very tasty. Tirana’s history is interesting, I learned a lot. The sightseeing was very nice and there are some amazing cities not so far like Kruja and Berat. Highly recommend!
Posted: March 1, 2025Tirana
Quite safe People are very friendly and warm Strangers helping for everything No one disturbs you Is no problem to walk alone / drunk at night I admit is a really safe place 75% of boys try to flirt but if you do not want to they back up
Posted: February 27, 2025Durrës
A very quiet and safe city. Public transport is not really the best. However nice place to chill, quiet, good nightlife and pretty safe. Please know that these things change when it comes to Tirana(the capital)
Posted: February 23, 2025Albania
Generally Albania is a safe country, there are crimes but not to the point where i feel very scared that something might happen to me , i mean it's pretty much a quite country with humble ,very kind and helpful people all around. You feel very safe in Albania.
Posted: February 6, 2025Albania
Its very safe actually no one really bothers you or try to steal from you. I feel safe at night and during the day. Even in the center feels very safe. Especially for tourists nobody bothers them. I like it here Albania is one of the countries you can feel very safe
Posted: January 3, 2025Tirana
Its a really safe place because albanian people have pride that they dont do those things. Maybe at 3:00-4:00 it would be better to stay cause there arent anyone outside but nothing else . its a safe place and albanian are welcome people
Posted: December 30, 2024Tirana
Tirana is a pretty safe city. However, just like other places there are shitty people here. I would recommend to look like you know what you are doing, don't look lost and just don't go into sketchy neighborhoods. As a local I always use the main roads at night. Might take a little longer but it's worth it.
Posted: December 23, 2024
Juria
Tirana County
Tirana is pretty safe, at least compared to other places I've been. People are friendly, they tend to help you if you ask them for help. There are no pickpocketers, or at least I haven't encountered any in my 20 years of living here! And it's safe to say I can go home at night by foot, but of course I need to be super cautious. You can take taxis as they are pretty safe, just don't take the yellow ones, take white ones.
Posted: December 23, 2024Tirana
It is overall a safe city, only concern is catcalling during the late hours of night. There are no pickpocketers. I love how I feel safe walking around at all times alone. If you need help, there are people on the street which will try and help you out.
Posted: December 23, 2024Is Albania worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 70 experiences from female travelers
Sofia
Poland
Albania, Group travel
I didn't feel safe at all. Lots of men were catcalling and harassing us. We were a group of five, so in most places I would feel safe. We were in Tirana and Vlore and it wasn't the most pleasant experience. I didn't feel safe there as a woman. Random guys took pictures of us in secret. So overall it was very creepy.
Posted: March 5, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
berfin
Turkey
Albania, Solo travel
Albania overall was a really interesting country. People were super super friendly. A local person will definitely talk to you or make you laugh with good jokes whenever they find a chance even if you have 0 languages in common and they have a deep sense of humor which makes it better. Food is amazing consisting mostly dishes with red meat and dairy products. There are natural wonders everywhere in country open to public and free of charge. The biggest downside to country is that it seriously lacks urban infrastructure. Never expect to find a big social city in here. It’s difficult to even pay with credit card in here. This is a country with amazing beaches in south and and very cool natural hikes in north. This is a really good country for nature lovers wanting to escape from crowded mainstream touristic countries. The locals dont know English that much. I would really reccomend you to go to Gjipe canyon/beach in Himare, which is also a spot for climbers. And dont forget to see the blue eye theth, shkodra lake, koman lake, berat, and albanian alps. That’s all from mee
Posted: January 23, 2025Meet locals in Albania
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Hi! My name is Klea and I am from Albania. This past year I’ve gotten too much into traveling but I got tired of waiting for people so I decided to take my first solo trip:) I am mostly an outdoor person, but on the other hand I do like me a good club. I like spontaneous decisions and like living on the spot
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Hi, I’m Erida Lama, a passionate traveler from Albania who loves exploring new destinations, experiencing diverse cultures, and connecting with people from around the world. With a deep appreciation for adventure and new experiences, I’m excited to join this app to discover amazing places, share my journeys, and connect with fellow travel enthusiasts. Let’s explore the world together!”
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