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 3.8 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 1.9 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.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 12 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Banja Luka
I haven't been around much. But as far as I know, it's safe and secure for a night walk, travelling alone, and most of the people are kind and understanding. It's all good and fun and I'm curious to meet new people.
Posted: April 10, 2025
Marija
City of Čapljina
Čapljina is a small town where everyone knows everyone. It’s really safe, people walk around at night without worry, and there’s not much crime. It’s the kind of place where you’ll often see kids playing outside or people just enjoying coffee in town. Nothing much ever happens here – in a good way.
Posted: April 6, 2025
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, 2024Is Bosnia and Herzegovina worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 40 experiences from female travelers
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Group travel
I recently went on a trip to Bosnia and it was such a great experience! The views were amazing, especially along the coast. In terms of prices, some things were pretty affordable, but in touristy areas it could get a bit expensive. The food was delicious – I tried fresh seafood, local pastries, and some really good pizza too. Overall, it was totally worth it!
Posted: April 11, 2025Experienced: March, 2024Banja Luka, Group travel
It's so safe, The food is first class even at the local shops, You can do anything you want in the city, Some hill areas were restricted when I gone hicking, so I probably don't know much about that,
Posted: April 11, 2025Meet locals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Manju
About Me
Heyy, This is Manju. Been doing nothing much lately, but interested in outing n stuffs. Travelling to somewhere interesting in Banja Luka is on my next check list. So feel free to chat or meet n we have some fun, what do you say? Interested in meeting like minded n open hearted ppl. Ready for a coffee n chat?
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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.
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