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 4.1 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 74 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.5/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Is Hungary safe for women?
Budapest
Budapest is the safest city in Europe, you really dont have to worry about safety here. People are not talking to you, public transport is great and no crimes or weird people on the streets! Also no pickpockets!
Posted: November 15, 2024
Tünde
Budapest
Budapest is a safe city..Obviously as every big city it has areas that are less safe.Also quite many homeless ppl.Unfortunately in Budapest there are quite many scammers.Pay attention at prices in restaurant and Taxi drivers near center or railway stations.
Posted: November 9, 2024
Noa
Budapest
I love this city as a women who travels solo I feel safe walking the streets even at dark and at night No catcalling in the streets from random men The men here are complete gentlemen All is from my personal experience
Posted: November 3, 2024Budapest
I feel quite safe in Budapest. Of course, there are some areas, where one should be careful, and avoid being there after the dark is fallen down. However, the center of the city is lively and if you are not alone, it is totally safe.
Posted: November 3, 2024
Ananya
Budapest
Budapest is surprisingly safe, there are people around at all times. Certain districts are safer than others, which is similar to how most cities are around the world. I’ve been out and about alone at 2-3 am many times and have only felt slightly uneasy. There are some weird, drunk people and homeless people that might do eccentric things, but they are harmless most of the time.
Posted: October 27, 2024Budapest
There is two sides of Budapest. Buda is a pretty safe, because it has less habitants and more expensive apartments. But Pest, which is the other side of Budapest is more dangerous at nights and recommend to avoid at night if you are alone as a woman.
Posted: October 22, 2024
Julianna
Budapest
Budapest is safe city, and everything is available in English, the public transport is easy, and one of the best in Europe. I was in lot of cities, London, Venice, Bracknell, Oxford, Warsaw, but in general, i think Budapest was the most safest in general.
Posted: October 19, 2024Budapest
I would say it’s safe, but there’s a lot of danger. As a woman I don’t feel entirely safe walking alone on the streets after dark, or sometimes even in daylight. There are very dangerous neighbourhoods/streets that should be avoided (as in any big city), but most parts are okay. Public transport is safe.
Posted: October 16, 2024
Bogi
Budapest
I would say Budapest is pretty safe other than a few pick-pocketers. My phone was once stolen out of my pocket on the subway, so you definitely need to pay attention to that. I’ve also gotten cat-called a number of times in the city, which is very uncomfortable, but I haven’t experienced anything more severe than that thankfully.
Posted: October 12, 2024Budapest
Budapest during the day if very safe,(at least that's how experienced it), during night be a bit more aware on public transportation(especially tram 4-6 and such) because there can be some interesting people, whom I would avoid. But if you are in a group you will be more than fine. Also look out for pick pockets, especially on tram 4-6. District I would avoid:8th
Posted: October 9, 2024Is Hungary worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 69 experiences from female travelers
Antonella
Italy
Budapest, Solo travel
Budapest is not the usual tourist destination, but it should be. It is a beautiful city that is friendly to tourists and relatively easy to get around. Give yourself a few days to explore and fall in love with the food and the charms of this Eastern European Gem.
Posted: November 13, 2024Budapest, Solo travel
I’ve been many times to Budapest, both solo and with others. Like most places in Hungary, I feel incredibly safe in their capital city. Transit is easy to navigate and inexpensive. Remember, Hungary does not use the euro. This can be good because typically things are cheap compared to other European countries but you do have to remember to exchange money.
Posted: October 30, 2024Meet locals in Hungary
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