Is Baku Safe for Women? Crime Rate & Safety Index

Safety index

Safe
3.6 /5

The safety level in Baku is considered high, with an overall safety index of 3.6 out of 5.

Crime rate

Low
1.6 /5

The crime rate in Baku is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.6 out of 5.

Violence index

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 5 experiences

Safety index:

3.6/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Baku?

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, 2024
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Baku 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, 2024
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Aysel

Aysel

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, 2024
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It'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, 2024
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I 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, 2024
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Is Baku worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 11 experiences from female travelers

Dr.

Dr.

India

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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Eszter

Eszter

Hungary

Solo travel

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, 2024
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Safety in Azerbaijan

Frequently asked questions

Is Baku safe?

The safety level in Baku is considered high, with an overall safety index of 3.6 out of 5.

Is Baku safe to walk alone at night?

Walking alone at night in Baku is considered moderately safe, with an overall safety index of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Baku?

Using public transport in Baku is considered safe, with an overall safety index of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Baku?

The crime rate in Baku is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Baku?

Risk of being sexually harassed in Baku is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.3 out of 5

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

Risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Baku is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Baku?

Risk of being physically attacked in Baku is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Baku?

Risk of burglary in Baku is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1 out of 5

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

Risk of being mugged or robbed in Baku is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.3 out of 5

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

Risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Baku is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1 out of 5