Is Cyprus Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Cyprus
Safety rating
Women living in Cyprus consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Cyprus consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 7.8% percentage of women in Cyprus 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 15 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.3/5 | 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: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Cyprus?
Eva
Cyprus
It was a nice experience, the island is pretty but there isn't much to do, however the streets are dirty and quite dangerous, there's a bit of everything lying around on the ground (pieces of glass...) and people don't seem very friendly. At night you feel a lot of looks, I was always accompanied so I wasn't scared but I think it would have been different being alone.
Posted: May 5, 2025Pafos
Crystal-clear waters, golden beaches, and ancient ruins create a magical atmosphere. The charming old town, breathtaking sunsets, and warm Mediterranean vibe make it a perfect destination for relaxation and exploration. Paphos is very nice place i can give info if someone needs and also rides with my car if someone wants to drive with me
Posted: April 3, 2025
Anastasia
Famagusta
it's a pretty calm place, typical island vibe where everyone is relaxed and calm, i felt safe here. I was walking around the city alone. I was hitchhiking from city to city alone and everything was fine. People were friendly and kind.
Posted: March 28, 2025
Cleopatra
Cyprus
Cyprus is a very small island so it’s hard to have something very serious happen as everyone is very close to each other. There is not much crime and usually it’s not to solo travelers or specifically to women
Posted: March 14, 2025Pafos
It's a very relaxing and easygoing place. It's a nice place if you want to have some time with yourself and recharge! Almost everyone knows the other, so if you're with a local, don't be surprised that they stop frequently to talk with someone.
Posted: February 22, 2025Limassol
Overall safe, but still good to be careful. A lot of annoying weird people like everywhere. Try not to walk alone at night and you’re good. Public transport is okay but still stay aware at all times.
Posted: January 22, 2025Limassol
It's a really safe and quiet place, and I have walked alone during the night sometimes and I felt pretty safe, but lately the population is growing because of illegal immigrants and they do cause trouble sometimes but same cam be said for local youth aswell
Posted: January 22, 2025
Eleana
Limassol
I would say very safe i am not scared to walk at night although at some spots some suspicious people might be hanging there but not common to come across unless intentionally. I recommend limassol as well as paphos very much, paphos is 30 minutes from limassol ! :)
Posted: January 16, 2025Kato Paphos
Bar Street is known for harassment after 11 PM. Women deal with catcalling & unsolicited flirting. It's safest to ignore it & walk fast. Experiences can vary for foreigners or those who are not sober.
Posted: December 30, 2024Larnaca
Larnaca is a small town and that means that here most people know each other and most are willing to help each other out. The city center has the central police station which means services would be alert.
Posted: December 27, 2024Is Cyprus worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 28 experiences from female travelers
Julia
Hungary
Larnaca, Solo travel
I felt very safe in Larnaca , people are very helpful and generous .Wven thought i thought it will be more expensive , prices in some of restaurants were quite „normal” equal to quality of the food which in Cyprus is just amazing
Posted: May 1, 2025Experienced: February, 2025Cyprus, Family travel
Cyprus is great for relaxing vacation because of the sea, beaches, warm climate and food. I was accompanied so felt safe, not sure if it’s the same for solo travellers. Restaurants and cafes price range are average for southern Europe, anyway usually everything is delicious, especially seafood. Big downside is public transport as there are none, so rent a car right on airport parking.
Posted: April 27, 2025Meet locals in Cyprus
Pervin
About Me
Hii, ım living in Northern Cyprus. I love to travel and outdoor activities. Im in Germany rn, came to visit my friends in here and travel around.
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Theognosia
About Me
Hello, I'm Theo, I would like to travel to as many countries as I can before it's to late. I haven't done the solo traveling yet but I'm planning to! I want to explore and experience as many different things as i can. Of course I would love to meet new people and make some more friend on the way!
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