Is Croatia Safe for Women? Crime in Croatia
Safety index
The safety level in Croatia is considered very high, with an overall safety index of 4.6 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Croatia is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1.4 out of 5.
Violence index
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.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 25 reviews
Safety index: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.4/5 | Safe | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.4/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 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: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Croatia for women?
Joanna
IÄiÄi
It's a very safe and quiet area. I wouldn't walk in the dark but only because I don't like it. You might meet a wild pig if you're lucky but in general local girls walk here alone in the night. I have nice neighbours and I feel safe here.
Posted: September 8, 2024Zadar
overall, I would say it's very safe. there is no beggars and no homeless people around. no pickpocketing. only during summer months, professional thievs (pickpockets) from other Croatian and European cities are "active", mostly at beaches, trying to steal phones, cameras, money... other than that, never have i had to worry where is my wallet or phone, is my bag zipped, not walking nor in city buses. with years I developed a fear of walking alone anywhere at night (after midnight), before midnight I feel generally safe because its still a time when someone would be awake and there would be some traffic. "legal thieves" are taxi drivers who overcharge drives. so don't take taxi at bus station, always negotiate the price before the drive (ask what it would aprox. cost), or use Uber and/or Bolt app.
Posted: September 7, 2024Mursko SrediÅ”Äe
It's a small town on the border with Slovenia, and I find it as very safe. Also I'm originally from Serbia, and I never had any problems here. I find Croatia very safe in general, and everyone was always kind and helpful.
Posted: August 26, 2024
Ivana
Daruvar
Its the safest town I have possibly been in. Everyone knows each other from parents to grandparents and kids. There is one highschool building so we see each other from time to time and I have never heard something bad happening to anyone, especially tourists.
Posted: August 22, 2024Rijeka
Rijeka is very safe city, from my personal opinion and experience you should not worry about anything. You can walk freely around, no problems with taxi drivers. I would say that everyone is nice and polite with foreigners.
Posted: August 22, 2024Zagreb
Zagreb is usually a low crime city and it's completely safe, like most cityies in croatia but you still gotta be careful when you're going out alone late from a club or something. But that's recommended for every city ever.
Posted: August 18, 2024
Marinela
Zagreb
Zagreb, from my pint of view at 20 years living here, never felt unsafe, never attacked, never had bad experience. That's me, but I know some rare situation by my friend about stollen bikes. I have a bike 20 y and still have it!
Posted: August 6, 2024Osijek
As a student I feel safe leaving my dorm alone, even at night. People are normal here, everyone minds their buisness so there is not much to worry about. Unless you intentionaly provoke someone I think you are safe 100%. :)
Posted: August 1, 2024
Nikolina
Pula
Pula is a small city that is bustling with people in the summer, but in winter, you experience the true reality of this place: peace and quiet without crowds or events. It's quite a safe city, so much so that you don't even need to lock your house. Of course, I always pay attention to where Iām going and at what time, but thatās just my nature. Better to be safe than sorry.
Posted: July 30, 2024
Katja
Zagreb
I grew up in Zagreb and experienced every part of the city and I can with 100% confidence say that this is one pf the safest cities in the world. I can walk home alone at 3 am and I will feel super safe.
Posted: July 21, 2024Is Croatia safe to travel?
Based on 50 experiences
Isobel
United Kingdom
Split, Group travel
I have visited Split twice now within the last 2 years, first in 2022 and then this year 2024, I had a great experience every time! I felt very safe in the populated areas both day and night, anywhere throughout the day is safe, but iād say avoid some of the small bars outside of the bus station as it can be a bit daunting around there especially at night as there arenāt that many tourists in those bars. But overall I felt safe, the people are very lovely to get to know. If youāre visiting split go and love national parks, visit Krka national park, you can get a flix bus from the station direct to there! Marvlvs library jazz bar is super cool too, itās within the city walls, they have live music on throughout the week around 8pm! For food I recommend a place called Mendula in Bol area, itās inexpensive, ran by a group of women, and itās very good food. For food I also recommend the markets, the fruit and veg is very vibrant, even if you donāt fancy eating there itās a fun experience, they have flea markets on every day too with books, clothes, jewellery and more! The first time I visited split I stayed in an apartment on Put Plokita, itās around a 20 minute walk from the city centre, itās cheap and clean, however it can be a little daunting walking back home at night as itās a walk through a few unpopulated areas and side streets. I recommended staying at apartment Gorki or in an area nearby to that, itās a bit more expensive and convenient if youāre travelling as a two or three but itās just outside the city walls and the host (Marina) was kind and helpful. Transport wise, use the boats, go visit some of the islands! The jordanna boat companies sell their tickets just near the port and in the main boat terminal! I recommend taking the boat to Hvar and Supetar! As for busses, theyāre very easy to use, you can buy a ticket at the ticket stand in the bud station or get a flix bus ticket on their website, you can get to the beautiful town OmiÅ” via bus, and the busses are safe! I also recommend getting the bus to Zadar for the day to see the sea organ! If youāre visiting I hope you have the best trip, meet amazing people and see the beauty of Croatia!
Posted: September 3, 2024Experienced: May, 2024
Wanda
Belgium
Zagreb, Group travel
We were a group of 5 women. We feel safe anytime. We walked during the day to visit and during the night to find a restaurant. We parked the rentalcar in parking underground and we never feel unsafe. We rented a car to visit around the city. It's a realy beautiful country, I warmly recomend !
Posted: September 1, 2024Experienced: March, 2024Is Croatia worth visiting?
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based on 50 experiences
Savannah
Germany
Split, Family travel
10ā¬ shuttlebus from airport, nice cheap airbnb next to the famous baÄvice beach, colorful and creative bars at night, old town is made of stone and has those neat backyard areas, prices are mostly fixed in shops
Posted: September 5, 2024Experienced: August, 2024
Isabel
Mexico
Croatia, Solo travel
This is one of my favorite moments in my solo trips. Since I took the bus in Milan to go to Zagreb overnight, I met a very kind old man that told me amazing storiesā¦ I was going for only 3 days and decided to stay longer and visit Trogir, Split and Dubrovnik. I loved the country but mostly I love their people š
Posted: July 18, 2024Meet locals in Croatia
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