Is Estonia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Estonia

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

Women living in Estonia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.3 /5

Women living in Estonia consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.

Violence rating

17.8%

On average 17.8% percentage of women in Estonia 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 22 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.3/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.3/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.4/5Not at all 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:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

Is Estonia safe for women?

Jüri alevik

In Jüri there happens nothing. It’s the safest city I know in Estonia. It’s okay to walk alone in the dark at midnight or even later. Only thing you need to do is lock your bicycle, if you don’t lock then there’s a chance it will be stolen.

Posted: November 27, 2024
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Benedetta

Benedetta

Tallinn

Estonia is in general super safe, very low crime levels. Just be careful walking in the old town at night cause you might find some drunk people, but if it happens and you contact the police they will immediately intervene. Lived in Tallinn for 3 years and luckily I’ve never had an issue, it’s the only city I’ve ever lived when I can walk home alone at 4am.

Posted: August 30, 2024
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Tallinn

Tallinn is pretty safe, even for women. Honestly nothing to be scared of here, especially if you stay close to the city center. Almost no homeless people, pretty loyal to law and in general people mind their business, trying not to get into your safe space.

Posted: August 20, 2024
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Tartu

Very safe little town. Full of university students from end of august until late spring who are enjoying nightlife and beautiful Tartu vibe. Summers are beautiful and it's very nice to relax near the river where bars are open as well. Very calm and beautiful city where you can easily enjoy just being with yourself.

Posted: August 18, 2024
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Daniela

Daniela

Tallinn

Tallinns is one of the safest places I have ever been. Kids go to school by themselves when they reach 7 years old - the best example I could give to show how safe is the place. Some neighbourhoods might have some alcoholic addicted men who might say or harass you but it’s not the rule here. There are very few of them and not in the central area.

Posted: July 15, 2024
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Özge

Özge

Tallinn

I definetly feel safe Walking in the night, alone or in public transport. I have been leaving here for 10 months and I never had a bad experience. Only a few drunk men on the street or in the bus but I personally never been sexually assult or felt unsafe in general.

Posted: July 14, 2024
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Ella

Ella

Tallinn

I feel Tallinn is a very safe city to live in. Especially the central area and Kalamaja, Northern Tallinn and Pelgulinn. I don’t worry much when walking alone late in the evening. I reccomend the city to female solo travelers.

Posted: July 12, 2024
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Yağmur

Yağmur

Tallinn

I can say that Tallinn is very safe, and you can walk on the streets late at night comfortably. In fact, I've spent time on the beach until morning with my girlfriends, often being out late and feeling safe.

Posted: July 11, 2024
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Tallinn

As I am from Dominican Republic I still have what I guess some call “trauma” so I walk with high alert and caution everywhere, all the time. But so far everything is safe. Walking early in the morning, or in the dark (which is most of the day some months) has never been a problem. I have forgotten to lock my apartment and nothing has ever happened. In all by now, many months later of living here, I feel quite safe pretty much all the time.

Posted: July 3, 2024
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Tallinn

I have never felt safer than in Tallinn. I can walk around Tallinn in the middle of the night without feeling unsafe or afraid in any way. The only area you should avoid is Lasnamäe. I have no experience in this regard, but all the locals advise against it.

Posted: July 3, 2024
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Is Estonia worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 21 experiences from female travelers

Tallinn, Group travel

I feel safe because I travelled for work and were with my colleagues. It kinda reminded my hometown, it was nice. Havent seen any red flags, prices are normal as in Baltic countries prices. I would suggest to try their national candies - Kalev!

Posted: July 11, 2024
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Justine

Justine

France

Tallinn, Solo travel

Overall, I felt really safe in Tallinn. I would recommand going to Pirita Beach, visit the old town and take a bus to go into one of the bog around Tallinn if you are there in summer. The bog I would recommand is the Viru Bog, one hour away from Tallinn but really worth it! I would also suggest to go to the Kalev Coffee shop, in the old town. It is the oldest one is the city and it's really good!

Posted: June 27, 2024
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Safety in Estonia

Frequently asked questions

Is Estonia safe?

Women living in Estonia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is Estonia safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Estonia 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 Estonia?

Women living in Estonia consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Estonia?

Women living in Estonia consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Estonia?

Women living in Estonia consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in Estonia 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 Estonia?

Women living in Estonia 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 Estonia?

Women living in Estonia 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 Estonia?

Women living in Estonia 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 Estonia?

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