Is Tartu Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Tartu

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.6 /5

Women living in Tartu consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1 /5

Women living in Tartu consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 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 16 experiences

Safety rating:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.5/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

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 Tartu?

Polina

Polina

I think not only Tartu is safe, but Estonia overall. As a woman I barely experienced male stares on me when passing by them. They can look at you, but quickly take their eyes away and minding their own bussines. I wasnt often alone at nights, so i cant really say hpw safe it is, but I didnt expirience any troubles. But near Old Town of Tartu Pirogovi park is located and people drink alcohol there, especially in the evenings and at nights, so I recommend stayaway from that place. Also be careful with the clubs.

Posted: July 17, 2025
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Walking alone as a woman at night feels safe, barely any people around and if anyone is there then all of them are minding their own business, barely no one approaches anyone. Even in winter dark in evening it's nothing to worry about, there is no one chasing anybody. There could be lot of drunks but they do not cause a threat.

Posted: May 29, 2025
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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
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Daryna

Daryna

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
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Fin

Fin

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, 2025
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Anastasiya

Anastasiya

Tartu is a small city in Estonia. Here lives mostly students and this city is known as a college city. Everyone is really sweet and friendly. I haven’t heard or seen of bad acts here in Tartu. Nobody should be worrying about safety here! Everything is alright 😇

Posted: February 18, 2025
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Is Tartu worth visiting?

Polina

Polina

Estonia

Solo travel

I was meeting up a girl who visited Tartu, basically Im local in Tartu, so i were showing city to her. Tartu is very safe, it has beautiful city center, Botanic Garden, Old Town and river near it, also a lot of cafes and restaurants and 3 shopping malls in one place!

Posted: July 17, 2025Experienced: May, 2025
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Solo travel

Very safe and pleasant city, it’s clean and the old part of town is very pretty as well as some neigbourhoods. Loved the national museum and the many cute cafes.

Posted: April 21, 2023
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Safety in Estonia

Frequently asked questions

Is Tartu safe?

Women living in Tartu consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Is Tartu safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Tartu consider walking alone at night to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Tartu?

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

What is the crime rate in Tartu?

Women living in Tartu consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Tartu?

Women living in Tartu consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Tartu consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Tartu?

Women living in Tartu consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Tartu?

Women living in Tartu 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 Tartu?

Women living in Tartu 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 Tartu?

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