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 1.6 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 40 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.5/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Estonia?
Saku Parish
Estonia overall is a very safe country. This is my home country and i have never heard about someone being sexually assaulted or being robbed. Its so safe that kids go to school by themselves and travel around alone or in groups. Its safe for kids and women here.
Posted: January 9, 2025
Maris
Tallinn
Tallinn is generally a safe city, but we do have drunks, especially during the weekend, and they enjoy spending time in certain places. When you know to avoid those areas, you won’t even meet them. But even the drunks will generally leave you be and won’t bother you. Streets are well lit and people are actually very helpful once you approach them and ask for directions. As a woman one always has to be aware of their surroundings of course, but Tallinn is a safe city to explore without much hustle.
Posted: January 6, 2025
Kristiin
Tallinn
Tallinn is very safe and I’ve never had any problems living here. Of course there are some sketchy neighborhoods in Lasnamäe, but a regular tourist never goes there anyways. At night, streets are very quiet.
Posted: December 29, 2024Tartu
All of the foreigners I’ve talked to say that it’s crazy how you can walk around whenever, including the night and nothing will happen and safety overall is one of the things people really appreciate about throughout the whole country. However, it would be safer to not randomly walk around in Annelinn at night.
Posted: December 29, 2024Estonia
Estonia is mostly safe. In Tallinn, I think there are more chances of getting robbed or facing similar issues, but in smaller cities, the crime possibility is low. It is advisable to keep an eye on your mobile and electronic devices. Overall, Estonia is a safe place to live or visit.
Posted: December 29, 2024
Liisi
Viljandi
Viljandi is lovely city where are almost no crimes at all. Maybe some shopping mall thefts and drunk people at fryday shouting and celebraiting at the club but thats it. Viljandi is wery safe and beautiful little city.
Posted: December 29, 2024Narva
It is pretty calm small town in Estonia, but still it could be dangerous to walk alone when it is dark outside. And also we've got some criminals, but not to many. So as a result we have a calm town.
Posted: December 27, 2024
Katariina
Tallinn
I would say Tallinn is a rather safe city to live in or to visit. Of course I’m a bit more paranoid than people usually are, that’s why I’m a little bit more scared to walk in the dark. Luckily, when I read the news, it’s not a daily thing that something bad happens to someone.
Posted: December 26, 2024Estonia
Estonia is a really safe place. The people are nice once you get to know them but overall they keep to themselves so they won't bother you. Crime rate is very low and public transportation is safe too. A lot of people use it in their every day life.
Posted: December 25, 2024
Marleen
Tallinn
Tallinn is a safe city. Like in any other country, theres some crime, but personally haven’t had any problems in 21 years. People are nice, country is really beautiful and crime rate kind of low. Safe Place to live and visit
Posted: December 25, 2024Is Estonia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 22 experiences from female travelers
Rosie
United States
Hiiumaa, Solo travel
I felt very safe on this island. The wool mill is open to the public and sell beautiful wool products as well. There are many interesting sculptures around. Local farms for fresh produce and handicrafts to buy and admire. The parks were wonderful and the locals wonderful. I enjoyed my time island hopping in this beautiful country.
Posted: January 1, 2025Experienced: September, 2024Tallinn, 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, 2024Meet locals in Estonia
Maris
About Me
I am an actress living in Estonia, working full time at Tallinn City Theatre. I live for cats, wind in the open fields, the woods, smelling fresh flowers, walking in the morning snow, reading poetry out loud, long captivating conversations and decorating my home as if I was a long lost relative of some rich French royal family.
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About Me
I am very enthusiastic about travelling, keen to learn about different cultures and every now and then travel solo. However, travelling solo brings me some uneasyness about safety - at least when travelling outside of Europe or some parts of Asia. Sharing knowledge and getting support from like-minded women would be great 🙂
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