Women living in Tallinn consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Women living in Tallinn consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
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.
Based on 34 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.5/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | 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: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
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, 2025Katrin
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, 2025actually 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, 2025I 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, 2025Kaari
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, 2025I would say it IS safe Of course common sense is somethig to use always :) Certain districts are different, but i would say it is much safer than what I have read about Barcelona thiefs, foe example. I homestly have no clue what to say and how to rate it
Posted: March 27, 2025Very safe city! No worries walking around when it’s dark and public transport was good Haven’t witnessed any crime or harrassment there so not worried myself about that. No catcallers or people making me uncomfortable personally
Posted: March 9, 2025Laura
Tallinn is overall very safe. There is some kind of sketchy places like Lasnamäe because there are lot of Russians and drunk / homeless people. There are lot of drugging in clubs so watch your drinks but overall safe.
Posted: February 25, 2025It’s safe here most people just stay away from you since no one really liked tourists. You can still ask for help if you need anything. Most people are respectful and don’t come close or try to talk if you don’t want to talk with them
Posted: February 13, 2025Its really safe even walking around at night time. I have never had a negative experience in here. Lots of people know English so its easy to get help. Just around all town maybe being careful about your bag can make sense but still I never heard any steals from people. Don’t worry just try to have fun!
Posted: February 9, 2025based on 24 experiences from female travelers
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, 2025As a single trip at first I didn’t feel so safe, but when talking to people and asking everyone agreed that the capital of Estonia-Tallin is a fairly safe city. The historical center is a really great place, and you can easily find it and see all of the interesting places in 1,5 day… I expend just 7-8 hours there because I had to take a fly from Tallin to another place.
Posted: March 14, 2025Agnes
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
Piret
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 🙂