Is Hungary Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Hungary

Safety rating

Safe
4.2 /5

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

Low
2 /5

Women living in Hungary consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

Violence rating

11.5%

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 205 experiences

Safety rating:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.7/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

How safe is Hungary?

Hungary

There are some areas which you need to avoid. Some groups of people are rude (gypsy), therefore, if you see a group of those people, do not answer, do not talk, tell them in English that you do jot speak Hungarian and leave. Do not show the time, do not help them with instructions. The average Hungarian is very nice but the romani (gypsy) people would want to screw you over.

Posted: May 29, 2025
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Sedra

Sedra

Szeged

One of the safest places i have ever been to, i always go home late and never had a bad experience with men in the streets. Most of the time i go for a walk after 10 pm, and i cross the bridge twice and it feels definitely safe even if there are drunk people, they haven't harassed or come close to me.

Posted: May 28, 2025
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Emese

Emese

Budapest

A lot of drunk people and men suck, but it's overall safe. Yeah being a woman comes with disadvantages here as well. Homeless people at train stations in a pretty bad state, asking for money. It's sad but they are harmless.

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Buse

Buse

Budapest

4 years in Hungary and naver encountered bad experience. There are sometimes sketchy people around but they only harm themselves. Even someone asks you something and you reject, they don’t insist on. Of course there are areas that are considered more dangerous but those are not typical areas you’d wonder alone at night.

Posted: May 27, 2025
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Gabi

Gabi

Budapest

I walk home in the dark all the time and I used to live in the 21st district that was considered dangerous, but I never had a bad encounter. I live in the 9th district now, and I've never been harassed, although people on public transport can be weird.

Posted: May 27, 2025
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Is Hungary worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 91 experiences from female travelers

Nicki

Nicki

United States

Budapest, Couple travel

I felt safe overall but it does feel sketchy at night depending on what district you’re in. Apartment district 10 is really sketchy in the evenings, but we were in district 6. I didn’t really see many women walking around at night alone, but I did see some. Mostly with dogs. I would be cautious but definitely on the safer side if you’re in a tourist district.

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Kíra

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Alina

About Me

My name is Alina! I’m from Kyrgyzstan. Currently doing my master’s in Hungary, Budapest in data science. I love watching anime and listening to music. I am bi🏳️‍🌈 and in relationships with the most beautiful woman 🖤

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Safety in Hungary

Frequently asked questions

Is Hungary safe?

Women living in Hungary consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Hungary safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Hungary consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Hungary?

Women living in Hungary consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Hungary?

Women living in Hungary consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Hungary?

Women living in Hungary consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Hungary consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Hungary?

Women living in Hungary consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Hungary?

Women living in Hungary consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Hungary?

Women living in Hungary consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Hungary?

Women living in Hungary consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5