Is Azerbaijan Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Azerbaijan

Safety rating

Safe
4.1 /5

Women living in Azerbaijan consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Azerbaijan consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

Violence rating

24%

On average 24% percentage of women in Azerbaijan 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 27 experiences

Safety rating:

4.1/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.6/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

How safe is Azerbaijan?

Baku

Baku felt very safe for me whilst solo travelling there! Amazing city of old and modern! Highland park had incredible views overlooking the city and great photo opportunities I stayed in the old town which was so convenient and gorgeous to explore

Posted: June 15, 2025
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Baku

Baku is very safe, I walk around at night all the time and never felt not safe. Guys do not approach you or cat call you. Also public transport is safe to ride as well as taxi. So, woman should not be afraid of walking around alone.

Posted: May 24, 2025
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Azerbaijan

There are no problems with security here and there can be none. Everything is very comfortable. I haven't had any problems with this and I don't believe I will. People are caring and respectful. 👍👍👍

Posted: May 1, 2025
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Baku

I walked around in the evening, never got catcalled or even uncomfortable stares, felt very safe even in the small streets of the old town. People seem very caring especially about women travelling alone.

Posted: April 15, 2025
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Baku

I would say the city is very safe and I usually come home at night times, after 10 o’clock, to 1 am. And I would say I didn’t experienced anything except 1 time. An unknown car stopped and waited for me at 12, but I ran away. So l just suggest you to be cautious and careful, otherwise l wouldn’t worry much.

Posted: April 11, 2025
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Sadaf

Sadaf

Baku

My country is soo safe for everyone.Women can go outside after dark alone,no one couldn’t disturb you.Baku very famous with night lights in the streets,you can enjoy every corner after 7-8 o’clock(for example Highland Park)

Posted: March 29, 2025
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Is Azerbaijan worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 16 experiences from female travelers

Arai

Arai

Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan, Solo travel

It was good; the food was amazing. I felt safe because it’s a Muslim country, and the people are good. Azerbaijan has beautiful nature, and what I love most are the food and the people. Baku is also beautiful; the night view of Baku is amazing.

Posted: July 2, 2024
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Dr.

Dr.

India

Baku, Family travel

Its indeed very disappointing to say that baku is not at all safe for women at night specially women who are travelling alone. Every men around you is obnoxious and would stare you as if he is going to rape you. Day 1 till day 5 most of the men i met were very vile and bad and all they would look at you as if they would rape you even try to eve tease you and if you revolt back they would make sure you learn a lesson for pointing out the inadequate behaviour of men towards you.

Posted: June 23, 2024
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Safety in Azerbaijan

Frequently asked questions

Is Azerbaijan safe?

Women living in Azerbaijan consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is Azerbaijan safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Azerbaijan consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Azerbaijan?

Women living in Azerbaijan consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Azerbaijan?

Women living in Azerbaijan consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Azerbaijan?

Women living in Azerbaijan consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Azerbaijan?

Women living in Azerbaijan consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Azerbaijan?

Women living in Azerbaijan consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Azerbaijan?

Women living in Azerbaijan consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Azerbaijan?

Women living in Azerbaijan consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Azerbaijan?

Women living in Azerbaijan consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5