Is Belarus Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Belarus

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

Women living in Belarus consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.3 /5

Women living in Belarus consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.

Violence rating

4.1%

On average 4.1% percentage of women in Belarus 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 13 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.3/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Belarus?

Minsk

I wouldn’t say Minsk is unsafe - just as Belarus on average it is quite stable, but political situation always makes me feel on edge as a citizen, because we basically don’t have rights in here. I’m not sure how or if it transfers to tourists

Posted: July 15, 2025
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Minsk

Very save and nice city, especially in the centre. Nice polite people, many people know English very well and can help if you ask someone on the street. I can’t say that is dangerous to walk in the night, the central part of the city is clean and safe

Posted: July 9, 2025
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Minsk

i’d call minsk mostly a safe place for women, as the crime rate there is very low. although i’d recommend staying in centre and not going far from it or to suburbs as, obviously, there you might not have an opportunity to escape an unwanted attention from men. but i believe that’s how it is pretty much everywhere all around the world, so yeah. people in minsk are mostly polite and decent, so overall, there’s nothing to worry about.

Posted: June 20, 2025
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Anastasiya

Anastasiya

Minsk

It’s very saved city, as Belarus in general. You can walk during the night and feel very saved. People are friendly and there’s no street robbery. The one thing you should know- don’t cross the road on the red light even if there’s no cars

Posted: June 17, 2025
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Kseniya

Kseniya

Minsk

Belarus is a safe place for women. People are very polite and helpful. Men are always men. Of course it is not super safe if you walk in the total dark not in the centre of the city or just main streets, but like in every country i think :)

Posted: June 10, 2025
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Minsk

Minsk is a pretty safe city for women travelling alone. There are some city parts that are not that friendly, however, they are still pretty safe. Follow basic safety rules and it will be ok. Moreover, I do believe that people here are really helping.

Posted: June 9, 2025
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Safety in Belarus

Frequently asked questions

Is Belarus safe?

Women living in Belarus consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is Belarus safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Belarus consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Belarus?

Women living in Belarus consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Belarus?

Women living in Belarus consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Belarus?

Women living in Belarus consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

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

Women living in Belarus consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Belarus?

Women living in Belarus consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Belarus?

Women living in Belarus consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Belarus consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Belarus consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5