Is Croatia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Croatia
Safety rating
Women living in Croatia consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Croatia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 4.4% percentage of women in Croatia 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 73 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Croatia?
Zagreb
I regularly walk or bike during the night or early in the morning, and I'm living like that from high school. So I'll say it's pretty safe. But I don't feel safe when I see immigrants, and we have it more and more of them.
Posted: May 14, 2025
Elisa
Split
I spent seven days in Split, and as a young woman, I felt completely safe. The streets are lively, especially at night, with lots of people around. Because of that, I never felt unsafe or alone. It’s definitely a great destination for solo female travelers.
Posted: May 1, 2025
Jelica
Zagreb
Zagreb is claimed to be the safest European city to walk alone at night two years in a row now. I have walked many nights alone and I always felt safe. The only creeps are grandpas that can have comments.
Posted: April 28, 2025
Lidia
Split
I lived in Split for only three weeks now but I think its overall quite safe (i would rate 7 out of 10). I usually go out with other people and I very rarely got catcalled and such, even the few times when I went back home alone in the night after clubbing. Its a small town and overall quite safe, i think sometimes only male turists can be a little annoying since they often get drunk in the evening. During the day is definitely safe (at least the city center, where i live). In any case I never reccomend going back home alone in the night
Posted: April 22, 2025Zagreb
I am living in Zagreb for about 3 years and I have never expirienced any bad things from people there. I would say it is really save town, and generally Croatia is one of the safest countryes in Europe.
Posted: April 17, 2025
Matea
Zagreb
Hi all, I think Zagreb is pretty safe place to live. I’ve moved here year and a half ago and I feel pretty safe living here. Didn’t get robbed or malested in any way. Feeling safe walking around by my self.
Posted: April 17, 2025Rijeka
I think when in Rijeka you should take the standard safety precautions of visiting any foreign place, however I can assure that it is a very safe city. There is some crime as is the case in any bigger city but the chances of you getting mugged, robbed, or pickpocketed are very low. More serious crimes (murders, rape, kidnapping) are very rare and usually don't target strangers. However, if you're alone I recommend you stay in the city centre as some neighbourhoods can get a bit sketchy.
Posted: April 16, 2025
Dijana
Zagreb
I would rate Zagreb as an extremely safe city. My parents always say to be careful and not carry your phone in your pocket, but I don't worry and I've never been pickpocketed. I would say it's safe for everyone, even foreigners, even at night. I've been out at club few times alone and I'm still alive haha
Posted: April 16, 2025Rijeka
I live in Trsat and it’s quite safe here in my opinion. It’s the area where most of the students live. I think other parts of Rijeka might feel a bit unsafe late at night. It helps if you’re not walking alone!
Posted: March 9, 2025Zagreb
Zagreb is a really safe place, even after dark. Of course it's always recommended to be attentive and keep your eyes open, but usually no problems! After clubs it's recommended to use bolt/uber cause the public transport doesn't go as often
Posted: March 4, 2025Is Croatia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 110 experiences from female travelers
Croatia, Solo travel
I felt very safe. Also always need to be careful not to walk alone and in the dark. Food was amazing and during summer time I had mostly fish as I was stying in Pula I visited many near places and also stayed in a Hostel with shared room of girls and meet amazing people and ever since we are in contact.
Posted: April 29, 2025Croatia, Family travel
camping by the sea as always safe and beatiful. nice people and a lot of cats. food is great it is not expensive also i have been there a few times now. So looking forward to new destinations like greece last year with my friend
Posted: April 29, 2025Meet locals in Croatia
Katia
About Me
Hey, y’all. My name is Katia, I am 18. I’ve been living in Croatia most of my life, but soon I’ll go study fashion in Milan. I love traveling and meeting new people. I am a little shy at first, but I’m an extrovert at heart. I’m down to meeting people in Zagreb to hangout or show around. Since I love to travel I would love to meet people all across the world :)
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Nikolina
About Me
24 year old student from Split, Croatia learning to love herself and try out everything life has to offer including food, people etc. I have piercings, I'm Queer and 420 friendly. I'm a cat person and an ambivert. I like to go out and go crazy lile clubbing and raving but I also like to stay inside and read manga or watch anime/movie/show. I try to be as open as I can and broaden my horizons each day.
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