Is Croatia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Croatia

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.7 /5

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

Very Low
1.4 /5

Women living in Croatia consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

Violence rating

4.4%

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 49 experiences

Safety rating:

4.7/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.4/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.4/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not 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 Croatia?

Zagreb

Zagreb is really safe. I never had some bad experiences, I walked a lot at night and I feel really safe. Never got robbed or attacked, people are nice and well behaved. Its a big city, so you have to be a little careful, but its really safe, probably the safest town in Europe.

Posted: January 15, 2025
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Zagreb

I would say pretty safe. There aren't that many incidents happening and I've maybe experienced one or two minor things in my almost 20 years of living here. Crime is rare, maybe some smaller thieves in stores but harassment, assault and rape are rare

Posted: January 13, 2025
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Zagreb

Zagreb is a very safe place, as is the rest of Croatia. It has a very low crime rate and is a very safe country. Personally, I feel safe in my city and country and recommend it to everyone who wants to visit.

Posted: January 12, 2025
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Renata

Renata

Rijeka

I have grown up in Rijeka and never had any safety concerns. Completely ssfe to walk alone at night even at 3 AM. Nevver experienced muggings or anything of sorts. Of course always be on the safe side brcause you never know but Rijeka and Croatia in general are very safe.

Posted: January 9, 2025
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Zagreb

I've lived in Zagreb for 4 years now and I've never experienced any harassment. People are nice and men respectful. I feel safe walking on the streets even late at night. Being in public transportation I've also never experienced any problems (just some occasional drunkards)

Posted: January 7, 2025
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Zagreb

Zagreb is quite safe. The streets are filled with people and well lit. The public transportation is very safe and the buses and trams are covered with cams. Petty crime is also low, maybe there's some in the touristy areas, but overall there's no reason to worry.

Posted: January 7, 2025
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Split

It is generally safe. But there are always exeptions. Best advice would be travel in pair or a group, but you will mostly be safe if you follow all the general safety tips. As a girl Irving here all my life, there are always some creeps on the street, just try to ignore them and don't try to talk to them or anything similar.

Posted: January 1, 2025
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Koprivnica

I think that koprivnica is really safe and nice city for girls. People here are polite and not so interested in strangers, they are minding their own business/lives so u don’t have to worry. On the streets people will always help you and direct u if you need. So u don’t need to worry! It’s safe.

Posted: January 1, 2025
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Osijek

Osijek is a very safe town, when I go out in the streets during daytime, I don’t feel a bit scared, I am also not scared when I go out to the club, or go home in the night, or even in the sunrise. The buildings are really safe, and the residents never share safety numbers to anyone, even friends. The apartments and hotels, as I heard from people coming here, are also a safe place. I never felt my house could be broken in, or that i could be assaulted in the streets. Of course there are some dangers, like youngsters speeding in their vehicles, or drunk people in clubs, but they’re a rarity.

Posted: December 29, 2024
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Zagreb

Zagreb is quite safe. Avoid Dubrava and lone places late at night. Just in case, lol Centar and all is OK. Anywhere with lights. Careful with glavni kolodvor underground passage after 12 or so At night, maybe

Posted: December 28, 2024
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Is Croatia worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 97 experiences from female travelers

Croatia, Family travel

i felt very safe. i never experienced any crime or harassment. i also just know good things from other family members of mine and the sea is very very beautiful as well. i always stayed in appartements with my family and i can highly recommend that.

Posted: December 26, 2024
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Rijeka, Solo travel

My trip to Rijeka was quite fun - I ate some excellent seafood, wandered around the city, and then spent the afternoon reading at the beach with some wine. I felt quite safe, even during my walk in the late evening. It was a very fun experience, however after two days there was not that much for me to do. I would recommend for a short getaway for a solo trip!

Posted: October 16, 2024Experienced: April, 2024
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Renata

Renata

About Me

Hi my name is Renata! I love to travel, meeting new people, finding out about new cultures. I work as a software developer and my home base is Rijeka, Croatia. I have many interests, from language learning to various nerdy stuff. I am also learning how to play piano again :)

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Nikolina

Nikolina

About Me

Hi, my name is Nikolina. I was born in December 1998. I enjoy spending time with my dogs, drinking coffee, and lounging in the sun. I love exploring and being active, but I don't mind relaxing and being lazy either, hehe.

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Safety in Croatia

Frequently asked questions

Is Croatia safe?

Women living in Croatia consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Is Croatia safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Croatia consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Croatia?

Women living in Croatia consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Croatia?

Women living in Croatia consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Croatia?

Women living in Croatia consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Croatia consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Croatia?

Women living in Croatia 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 Croatia?

Women living in Croatia 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 Croatia?

Women living in Croatia 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 Croatia?

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