Is Blagoevgrad Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Blagoevgrad

Safety rating

Safe
3.7 /5

Women living in Blagoevgrad consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1 /5

Women living in Blagoevgrad consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.

Violence rating

18.3%

On average 18.3% percentage of women in Bulgaria 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 4 experiences

Safety rating:

3.7/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not 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:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Blagoevgrad?

Feels safe for women even at night, have been cat called but not physically assaulted by a random stranger on the street. I think the crime rate is very low. Watch out for irresponsible drivers tho there are quite a few

Posted: April 19, 2025
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Darie

Darie

My home town is safe. Crime happens very rarely and when it happens it goes mainstream in the town. People aren't that open-minded and there are sexist remarks made by uneducated young men from time to time. Although the town is small, an American university lies here and is filled with students from all over the world. They are great to talk to, they are understanding, polite and open to new ideas.

Posted: April 16, 2025
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Lina

Lina

It is a safe city, but it can become dangerous on weekends when people go to the clubs and get waisted. I have walked home alone after a night out and have gotten home safely without anyone bothering me, but it really depends on the situation. If you don’t hang out normally around 3am on a Friday night then you have nothing to worry, and if you do i would just keep an eye out.

Posted: March 17, 2025
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Fairly safe, occasional issues with drunk older crowd and foreigners especially different skin colored people. Student life is abundant so safety is generally not an issue but be cautious around the big men.

Posted: January 16, 2025
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Plamena

About Me

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Darie

About Me

Haya, I'm Darie, Bulgarian student at 18 years of age. Still living in my home country but open to new experiences, travel and languages. I love animals, I have a mini yorkie - Eira. I love all kinds of crafts, listening to music and taking long walks. Non-binary 🫶

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Safety in Bulgaria

Frequently asked questions

Is Blagoevgrad safe?

Women living in Blagoevgrad consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is Blagoevgrad safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Blagoevgrad consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Blagoevgrad?

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

What is the crime rate in Blagoevgrad?

Women living in Blagoevgrad consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Blagoevgrad?

Women living in Blagoevgrad consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Blagoevgrad consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Blagoevgrad?

Women living in Blagoevgrad consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Blagoevgrad?

Women living in Blagoevgrad 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 Blagoevgrad?

Women living in Blagoevgrad 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 Blagoevgrad?

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