Is Tallinn Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Tallinn

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Tallinn consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.5 /5

Women living in Tallinn consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 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 29 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.1/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Low

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

How safe is Tallinn?

I 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, 2025
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Very 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, 2025
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Laura

Laura

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, 2025
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It’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, 2025
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Its 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, 2025
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Maris

Maris

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
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Kristiin

Kristiin

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, 2024
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Katariina

Katariina

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, 2024
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Marleen

Marleen

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, 2024
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Kristina

Kristina

Tallinn is a really safe city. Even at night im not too worried about walking around the city. Especially the center of town. Or where i live. Some neighbourhoods are not so great but still relatively safe. Estonians usually keep to themselves.

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Is Tallinn worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.3 /5

based on 23 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

As 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, 2025
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Family travel

Tallinn was a very nice city! My family and I went over the holidays and it is a beautiful city. The old center is quite touristy and a bit more expensive than the rest of the city. But overall really worth it! I wouldn’t recommend staying for too long as it’s relatively small, three days should be enough!

Posted: January 24, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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Meet locals in Tallinn

Anna-Liis

Anna-Liis

About Me

Hey, I'm Anna-Liis. I'm from Pärnu, Estonia, and I have recently moved to the capital, Tallinn. I'm a 21-year-old girl with big goals and plans - I aim to make the most of life, do everything I desire, and bring all my ideas to life. My biggest passion is photography and creating social media content, both in photo and video format. This is something I want to take further and start collaborating with different brands and people. I love creative, motivating, and proactive people – they fill me with a lot of motivation and inspire me to do more! The more friendships I form, the more people I meet, and the more I see the world, the happier I am😊

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Maris

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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Safety in Estonia

Frequently asked questions

Is Tallinn safe?

Women living in Tallinn consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Tallinn safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Tallinn consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Tallinn?

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

What is the crime rate in Tallinn?

Women living in Tallinn consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Tallinn?

Women living in Tallinn 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 Tallinn?

Women living in Tallinn 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 Tallinn?

Women living in Tallinn 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 Tallinn?

Women living in Tallinn 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 Tallinn?

Women living in Tallinn 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 Tallinn?

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