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 13 experiences

Safety rating:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.3/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

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?

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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I have and know a lot of people who have walked home in the dark since they were 6 or 7 y.o. There may be a few areas to avoid during night but generally Tartu is safe and quiet. The city buses have caleras in there and feel very safe to, there is are great bus connection. Police is trustable and there are even some city parts where people don’t mind leaving their front door unlocked at all times

Posted: February 2, 2025
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Tartu is safe but maybe i scare sometimes too much. Very many people walking and living in Tartu. You can drive with cars, motorcycles, bikes, taxis and other transportation. I love Tartu but sometimes I can’t walk there alone because I am to scared.

Posted: January 24, 2025
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It's a very safe small place, where even small school children walk around or use the public transport alone. The only place that can feel slightly unsafe is the main square at weekends, since there is an alcohol shop. I have been walking alone there since I was 7 years old and never felt unsafe.

Posted: January 23, 2025
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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, 2024
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Tartu is very safe. I am a Muslim and even I never discriminated here. It's the safest city I have ever been. I never heard about robery, attacks, etc. The Police Border Guard Board said that the highest case is about drinking alcohol outside a building, yet I never seen someone drunk in this city.

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Estonia is overall a safe place to visit. The locals usually keep to themselves and mind their own business. I have never experienced any harm during day or night. Stealing is very rare. Tartu has a very nice cultural community with lots of events and gatherings.

Posted: December 23, 2024
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Very safe little town. Full of university students from end of august until late spring who are enjoying nightlife and beautiful Tartu vibe. Summers are beautiful and it's very nice to relax near the river where bars are open as well. Very calm and beautiful city where you can easily enjoy just being with yourself.

Posted: August 18, 2024
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Is Tartu worth visiting?

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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Meet locals in Tartu

Kaisa

Kaisa

About Me

Hey! I'm Kaisa. I like nature, good movies, tasty food, red wine and beer, and just enjoying life. I’m into exploring new places, meeting people (even though I’m a bit shy at first), and discovering cool spots—especially local markets or somewhere with a nice view. Also always down for a night out or a relaxed hang. Or lets go get tattoos! 😅

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Polina

Polina

About Me

Hey! My name is Polina, i am a student of Tartu University. Im open to new acquaintances and ready to help to explore Tartu city (im not local here, but I live here while studying so I know a bit about that city). I know 3 languages, so i hope it will be easy to understand each other.

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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 relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 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 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