The safety level in Baku is considered high, with an overall safety index of 3.6 out of 5.
The crime rate in Baku is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.6 out of 5.
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.
Based on 5 reviews
Safety index: | 3.6/5 | Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.6/5 | Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | 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: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
I think Baku overall is a safe place for tourists. But as a woman, I believe we should think of being cautious wherever we are so more cautious, more safe. Baku is my hometown (I lived there more than 20 years), I haven't came across with any danger. Besides that, Baku is a place worth visiting at least once. There are lots of historically important places, entertainment, good restaurants, lively bars, and nice people. Definitely recommend visiting!
Posted: August 24, 2024Baku is safer than most of the cities I believe. You will not be robbed or attacked by anybody for most of the cases. Of course, as a traveler, you should be careful, especially, at night or walking around the places can be dangerous, out of the city center, but generally, I think for tourists, Baku is pretty safe and a nice place to visit. Our people are very hospitable and you are always very welcomed.
Posted: July 27, 2024Aysel
As someone who has been living in Baku for 21 years, I would describe it as a totally safe city. As safe as it is, I would still recommend everyone to be careful as you never know what might be coming
Posted: July 8, 2024It's beautiful city in for me. It's my motherland. Also I like it . I live in this city for my education and work. Baku has beautiful weather, old place , fresh air , hospitality person and so on. This is heart of Azerbaijan
Posted: June 26, 2024I feel much more safe in Baku than most Europe cities. Even after 1-2 am there are many cars and people in the street, so you don't feel alone at night and you can see police cars regularly. I don't feel much stressed when I return home at nights either by public transportation or by walk.
Posted: March 8, 2024Based on 11 experiences
Dr.
India
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, 2024Eszter
Hungary
Best food in the Caucasian region. I felt completely safe all the time, the people are awesome and friendly! So many things to see, I loved the carpet museum the most, but the Mini Dubai feeling is incredible too!
Posted: June 11, 2024Experienced: May, 2024based on 11 experiences
Baku is stunning, pristine, well-maintained, with futuristic modern buildings and a very hospitable population. It is full of contrasts, with orthodox Muslim women on one hand, and on the other hand, there are liberal and free women dressed according to the prevailing atmosphere.
Posted: September 24, 2023I was harassed by a couple of Pakistanis in my hostel and I think it really affected my overall experience, even though Baku is beautiful and I really enjoyed walking around the old town and the Caspian Sea. I recommend choosing a women's dormitory when visiting Baku.
Posted: March 25, 2023Narrim
Hi!, My name is Narrim and I'm interested in animals, business, cinema, events & social, sightseeing, sunbathing, swimming and solo travel