Is Estonia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Estonia
Safety rating
Women living in Estonia consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Estonia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
Violence rating
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 65 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.5/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | 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 Estonia?
Tallinn
As someone who goes to school in Tallinn and hangs around there very often, I can say Tallinn is a very safe place. I personally have never experienced anything serious when using the public transportation or walking the streets at night. Of course you have to be a little cautious, just like in any other place but overall, not much to worry about
Posted: May 16, 2025Tartu
Good small town, lots of students. Tartu has quite a cozy old city center. In 2024 it was the Cultural Capital of Europe. Most of the locals of 18-35y.o. speak/understand English. There are nice places to eat, lots of parks and a nice river to swim in.
Posted: May 10, 2025
Daryna
Tartu
Incredibly safe at most places even at night and for lonely people. The only places troubles may occur at are the farthest places from the city centre, tho even they are moderately safe. You can feel free to be yourself and out of judgement or harassment
Posted: April 26, 2025
reena
Estonia
Honestly it really depends on where you go. As I didn't live in the capital city I can't speak on that, but the smaller city I used to live in (Tartu) always felt really safe and lovely for a girl in their 20s. Especially also as the city had a bunch of students all around definitely made it feel like a lovely location as a woman.
Posted: April 24, 2025
Katrin
Tallinn
I have lived here for 15 years and haven't experienced any unpleasant or dangerous situations. Easily can walk alone, even in dark, also in public transport. There is a great street lightning as well. In general - need to be careful like everywhere else, but no reason to be scared or worried.
Posted: April 24, 2025Tallinn
actually it’s really safe (for me). some crimes can happen here, but it’s not that often, so there’s nothing to be scared or worried about. i have never experienced sexual harassment or something similar. for it is safety to even go for a walk at night. there is police all day long patrolling around the whole city.
Posted: April 21, 2025
Dodo
Narva
If you avoid drunks, drug addicts and well known weirdos - you’ll be generally safe. I had one experience of a guy demanding that I give cash to him, so that in return he could send me the same amount via online transfer. Even after saying “no” many times he would not stop demanding that I give him cash. If I wasn’t with my boyfriend, I don’t know what could’ve happened.
Posted: April 18, 2025Tallinn
I feel overall safe. But ofcourse you shouldnt walk on dark alleys alone at night. There isnt a lot of crime, but we eo have a little leaa safer areas, where its recommended to be more alert of your surroundings
Posted: April 18, 2025
Kaari
Tallinn
Crime rate is considerably low. Havent felt unsafe a single time while being out partying or walking. Police is always patrolling in the streets at night time and any inconviences are dealt with quickly.
Posted: April 14, 2025
Fin
Tartu
Tartu is very safe, especially if you come to visit and stay in the center! The streets are usually full and well lit. You may sometimes be approached by people at night but it is quite rare and often friendly and well intentioned. The only inconvenient is that buses do not run at night but it is very easy and cheap to get a Bolt drive home.
Posted: April 14, 2025Is Estonia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 28 experiences from female travelers
Tallinn, Group travel
Tallinn was incredible! It is a small (at least the old town) mediaeval town absolutely gorgeous. We went there with a group of friends and spent 2 lovely days visiting. The city felt very safe (but I was never alone). I would really recommend doing a walking tour (we did the free tour called Tales of Reval which I really recommend). And for food we really liked Pulla bakery and Rataskaevu 16.
Posted: May 12, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Viljandi, Solo travel
I visited the city for Folk Music Festival and it was amazing experience! Many people attended it and everyone was friendly and helpful. Local people created welcoming atmosphere for my stay and overall no problems occurred. The city is inexpensive and compact, so it’s easy to get to any place if not on foot, but with a bike for sure.
Posted: April 25, 2025Meet locals in Estonia
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Hi !! I’m a 18 year old student from/living in Estonia, close to Tallinn. I haven’t traveled much and that’s why I downloaded this app to have an opportunity of exploring the world on my own and meeting new people :) I’m currently graduating visual media speciality at Tallinn Polytechnic school and hopefully I’ll get into Tallinn University to study integrated arts, music and multimedia. My english level is B2 but I would love to practice it more to get atleast C1
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Hi! My name is Lumi, I'm a 21 year old ethnology student from Estonia. At the end of May my girlfriend Iris and I are going to Berlin and would love to find someone cool whose couch we could crash on for about 3 nights. I like meeting new people to learn about each others cultures. I'd say I'm rather an extroverted Estonian as far as this nationality goes. I'm eager to exchange each other's cultural views and traditions, share stories and experiences. In Berlin we would like to check out the rave scene, discover cool (vintage) thrift stores and perhaps get some insights about hidden gems in the city and hiking options around Germany. We're polite, tidy, respect rules and I promise we're cool and nice people :)
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