Is Baku Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Baku consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Baku consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.
Violence rating
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 26 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Baku?
Hamayil
Baku is generally a safe city with low crime and welcoming locals. I have met female travelers and expats who often report feeling comfortable exploring the city, even in the evenings. As with any city, it’s best to stay aware of your surroundings, avoid poorly lit areas at night, and use trusted transportation apps or hotel-recommended taxis.
Posted: August 7, 2025Baku 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, 2025Baku 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, 2025I 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, 2025I 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, 2025Is Baku worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 13 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
I felt very safe in Baku. The city overall felt very clean and since I was Turkish there were no language gap for me. I met new people and they were all very nice and respected. The food and sightseeings were amazing. There are many different things to do in here.
Posted: August 1, 2025Safety in Azerbaijan
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