Is Zagreb Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.6 /5

Women living in Zagreb consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.5 /5

Women living in Zagreb consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 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 41 experiences

Safety rating:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.3/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.5/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Zagreb?

I have lived in Zagreb for years and haven’t had a bad or scary experience. I feel safe walking alone at dark. There are some neighbourhoods that are generally less safe (possibility of theft), but they are on the outskirts, so I doubt visitors would found themselves there.

Posted: July 27, 2025
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Hii, this is for all the girlies coming to Zagreb, i’ve lived here my whole life and never had any problems or was afraid to walk alone at night. Tho i would like to mention that a neighbourhood called Dubrava is the least safe part of Zagreb so i would not recommend booking an apartment there. Any place alse is quite nice. Have a safe trip ladies!

Posted: July 15, 2025
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A small city that you can walk through easily from end to end. Unfortunately there isn’t much to do in Zagreb but it does have some good nature trails that you can get on directly from the city. The people are not very friendly but the men are helpful if you’re a woman who is dressed in conventionally feminine clothing

Posted: June 28, 2025
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Zagreb is safe, even at night. It's the safest capital in Europe. Public transportation is secure. People are willing to help if they see something unusual. I never felt threatened or unsafe, even after walking from the club at 3am.

Posted: June 13, 2025
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This may come as a surprise to many people but countries of SE Europe are one of the safest places to be. That includes Zagreb, Croatia, where you have no worries about your safety. I have been living there for almost 8 years and I have NEVER experienced any form of harassment just because I'm a woman. That being said - and here comes the most politically incorrect thing ever but I truly don't care - over the past few years, Zagreb has been filled with foreign workers (mostly India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh) doing low-wage jobs no other person here wants to do (typical European story). Even though there wasn't an official case of misconduct (yet), I already know too many instances of my friends and acquaintances feeling unsafe because these guys weirdly approach them or bother them. Whether it be a guy walking behind you on a Friday night and shouting "I just need a friend" in the heaviest accent ever, or a group of them staring at you like a piece of meat in public transport, people need to know these things happen. So just a heads up when it comes to that. If you ever feel unsafe or bothered in any way, you can always turn to the first grocery shop, kiosk, or whatever place it may be and try to communicate what is happening, or just hide away and avoid these types of people.

Posted: June 6, 2025
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Is Zagreb worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.1 /5

based on 12 experiences from female travelers

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Emilija

Lithuania

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I felt super safe in Zagreb, the food is quite good and in general, the city isn't very expensive. The city itself isn't that big but it's beautiful, have some historical aura to it. The tourist attractions are okay.

Posted: June 18, 2025
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Safety in Croatia

Frequently asked questions

Is Zagreb safe?

Women living in Zagreb consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Is Zagreb safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Zagreb consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Zagreb?

Women living in Zagreb consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Zagreb?

Women living in Zagreb consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Zagreb?

Women living in Zagreb consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

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

Women living in Zagreb consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Zagreb?

Women living in Zagreb consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Zagreb?

Women living in Zagreb 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 Zagreb?

Women living in Zagreb consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Zagreb?

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