Is Bosnia and Herzegovina Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Safety rating
Women living in Bosnia and Herzegovina consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Bosnia and Herzegovina consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 1% percentage of women in Bosnia and Herzegovina have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Travel and Meet new People
Get the Travel Ladies app to meet new people, find travel buddies and stay with local women for free through hospitality exchange.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 10 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Nidara
Sarajevo
thankfully i haven’t had any overly unpleasant situations and i generally feel safe at night until i see someone. it’s good to have something for self defence.
Posted: February 28, 2025Sarajevo
Very calm country feels like it is still 2015 compared too big cities. Not very kind but definetely not rude people,just little bit cold. Veeeeery cold in winter but very hot in summer. Food is awesome. Good pubs,international restaurants. Bunch of museums and landscapes. Cheap compared to ant other european country. Public transport is enough and very simple. I havent experienced bad yet but I still dont recommend to take a public transport or walk alone after midnight.
Posted: January 30, 2025Banja Luka
Banja Luka is generally a safe city. People are friendly and welcoming, and issues like theft or violence are rare. As in any city, you should take care of your personal belongings, especially in crowded places like markets or public transport. At night, it's best to stick to well-lit and busy streets. Overall, Banja Luka is a peaceful and pleasant place to visit or live in.
Posted: January 16, 2025
Elenyy
Mostar
Mostar is really safe city. But as a woman I am always worried a little bit. I never had any problem with anything in my city. Sometimes when there are local football matches, it can be little bit ‘dangerous’ but it’s all okay most of the time cuz there is police everywhere ✨
Posted: December 26, 2024Sarajevo
I would say it’s a safe city; the crime rate is low, but there are some exceptions, as there are everywhere. People are nice and polite; I personally haven’t been harassed by anyone in any way. The city is full of migrants, though, and they could be the ones making trouble.
Posted: November 4, 2024Tuzla
It's pretty safe. I haven't had any specific bad experiences, but I still take some precautions when returning home late, e.g. I always take a taxi as it's cheap here. You can call 1517 or 1525 - reliable taxi services and be sure to come home safely. During the day, you shouldn't have any problems in the city, as it's a smaller city so there aren't specific bad neighborhoods.
Posted: August 23, 2024Bosnia and Herzegovina
Safety will vary based on what you look like. I'm a visibly queer woman so I speak from my own experience. If you are visibly gay, or are traveling with a gay man or a trans person, please choose where you go and who you go with wisely. Most of Bosnia is not gay friendly and you will be at risk. Sarajevo is pretty open, but even there you will need to tone everything down. Fun parties tho, even has a gay underground scene you can explore if you know a local that can show you around. For everyone else, Bosnia is extremely safe and you will never worry about being robbed or hurt in any way. For my gays, stay safe.
Posted: August 3, 2024
Alina
Tuzla
The biggest problem in the last 1 year is traffic, there was a lot of crashes but overall its a safe place, In 80% cases you wont experience bad things, yes, there are rude and bad people but most of them are amazing.
Posted: June 1, 2024Siroki Brijeg
Široki Brijeg is a pretty small and safe place to be. It only has around 20000 residents, and there is not much happening. Bad things rarely occur. I consider tourists to be very safe, as I think there is no threat to them.
Posted: April 22, 2024Is Bosnia and Herzegovina worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 38 experiences from female travelers
Ava
Moldova
Mostar, Solo travel
Jumped off the historic bridge with thousands of people watching after 8 practice jumps. Bathing suit up my butt, drowned rat hair, didn't buy a drink for the rest of the day. Great town, great people!
Posted: February 11, 2025Sarajevo, Family travel
I felt safe in Sarajevo but I don’t know if that’s because i was with my family or not but I think it’s a calm city. I didn’t feel particularly alarmed. Just be aware of your surroundings but I wouldn’t say that it’s dangerous to solo travel here.
Posted: January 31, 2025Meet locals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Esma
About Me
Hi ✨ I am Esma, currently living and working in Sarajevo (BiH). Traveling and discovering new places, meeting new people, and tasting food are some of my greatest joys, especially when it comes to desserts 🍨🍫🍬. Exploring different cultures and trying new activities keeps my life exciting, and I love sharing these experiences with others, as I like to hear and read about other people's travel experiences.
Speaking
Nidara
About Me
21 yo Sarajevan local down to hang out and do whatever :)
Speaking
Safety in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Frequently asked questions
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe?
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe to walk alone at night?
Is public transport safe in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
What is the crime rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
What is the risk of being physically attacked in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
What is the risk of burglary in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
