Is Hungary Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Hungary
Safety rating
Women living in Hungary consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Hungary consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 11.5% percentage of women in Hungary 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 172 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Hungary?
Budapest
Budapest is actually pretty safe and there were no accidents with in this half year since I came here. There was only one situation when I became a bit worried about my safety, because some strange men were staring at me in the metro, but otherwise there ware no bad experiences with me
Posted: March 27, 2025Budapest
Budapest is very safe. I've been living here my whole life and I never had any big confrontation on the streets. Even after dark I feel safe. People usually don't come up to you if you're not like staring at them. And even if they do you can easily just walk away. And there is also a big nightlife int the center just dont go into the 8th districkt thats the only sketchy part. Pickpocets are not very common bc the metros and trams are not that crowded.
Posted: March 25, 2025
Alina
Budapest
so far my experience is really nice. it’s my 7th month studying here and i feel safe unless im outside when it’s already dark. it’s not like i have experienced smth bad here, but it’s bc i am from a country where it can be really dangerous and im too cautious. i don’t go out often tho so maybe that’s why. usually i just go to the university and back home. sometimes i go out with girls but not often and maybe that’s why i feel safe so not sure
Posted: March 23, 2025Budapest
Overall Budapest is a quite safe city, I work until 10pm and I walk home from the tram stop, never experienced anything shady. Although I’d recommend you to avoid certain areas (Népszínház street’s area, Eastern train station, Örs vezér square) at night if you are alone. Also watch your valuable belongings, put your phone away when buses and metros stops (someone might snatch it from your hands and get off of the vehicle), keep everything in closed bags/pockets and always be aware - but these things generally apply to every big city. Armed robbery (either guns or knife) is not a common thing here luckily. Probably some men will whistle at you or shout some offers at you if you are walking around in the downtown, just ignore them. If you notice that someone is following you or someone is harassing you I’d suggest that you try to find fellow girlies for help, even if police is present likely they won’t really care about your problem, especially if you are a POC. :(
Posted: March 23, 2025
Renáta
Budapest
Safety in Budapest mostly depends on which part of the city you visit or live in, because not all parts are dangerous, but like in every country, sad incidents do occur here too.I think there are a lot of security cameras in Pest and the security system is trying to improve.
Posted: March 21, 2025
Laura
Budapest
Budapest is relatively safe. Be smart, avoid sketchy areas and you should be fine. That being said, I do carry pepper spray with me everywhere just in case. There are night buses so there should be no issues getting off close to your residence.
Posted: March 19, 2025Pécs
I would say the city centre is pretty safe. You can walk alone at night too without worrying about getting kidnapped/harmed. The suburbs are a different story, I wouldn't advise you to walk alone after the sun goes down. But overall I think the city is not dangerous.
Posted: March 19, 2025
Feyza
Budapest
Budapest is really safe but you should be in warning of course. This is being girl. Public transport is easy, many people knows English and helps you. I think you will get wonderful trip in there.........
Posted: March 19, 2025Budapest
Budapest is not as safe as many people think. Especially in the night its really dangerous for woman who's dont know this city. For local people its not as dangerous because they understand the city rules
Posted: March 13, 2025Budapest
Budapest is a safe city overall, if tourists stay in touristy spaces especially. Some districts are a bit dangerous at night, especially for ladies because of the drunk and drugged clubbing people but it's easy to get away from others. But people are usually helpful
Posted: March 13, 2025Is Hungary worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 76 experiences from female travelers
Budapest, Solo travel
- I found Budapest to be a very safe city. Even when walking home alone after a night out. - It is also a very easy city to get around in, as puplic transportation is really tourist friendly, buses, metro, trams. - I was traveling on a really low budget so I stayed at the Baroque Hostel where I also worked so I stayed there for free. A very cute place. - Honestly I would recommend just walking around the city without looking at a map because you keep bumping in to these beautiful buildings. - And I recommend the Gellert thermal bath! Especially at sunset time.
Posted: March 20, 2025Budapest, Group travel
I stayed in Budapest with a group of friends last summer for the F1 and i highly recommend traveling here. The city is very big and there are a lot of places to visit and a lot of activities to do. Bc there were 4 of us we didn't have any problem woth safety but I don't know how it is if you do solo traveling I heard fron others that it is still vrey safe. The night life is amazing, there are a lot of clubs and bars. And I recommend booking a boat trip bc they are preatty cheap and the experience is very good.
Posted: March 17, 2025Experienced: June, 2024Meet locals in Hungary
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