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 200 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?

Ágnes

Ágnes

Budapest

Compared to other big cities, Budapest is safe. I often go home alone after midnight, and it’s very rare that I feel in danger. There are some areas that are worth avoiding, but based on my experience, Budapest can be considered a safe city.

Posted: May 20, 2025
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Kíra

Kíra

Debrecen

Like every other city, Debrecen also has its rougher, more run-down neighborhoods. Fortunately, these areas make up only a small part of the city, and even they are generally considered safe during the day. At night, I would avoid them when alone, but elsewhere in Debrecen I feel perfectly safe walking alone even in the early hours of the morning.

Posted: May 20, 2025
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Iana

Iana

Budapest

I like this city because it’s really safe. I’ve never had any accident concerning my security, even if I walk at night and not in the city centre. The only area that I would suggest to avoid is the 8th district, but even there homeless people are quite kind

Posted: May 20, 2025
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Gerda

Gerda

Hungary

I would say Hungary is safe for women. In Budapest the centre districts are usually crowded after dark so you are never alone and there are a lot of surveillance cameras. There are a few neighborhoods that people say are dangerous, but I lived in the most dangerous and never happened anything bad with me. The other smaller cities in Hungary are absolutely safe.

Posted: May 13, 2025
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Budapest

The safety depends on the area. The Buda side (the hilly side with more green area, the "rich" part) is safer if we talk about strangers on the streets or on the public transport. But the streets are more empty during the night so if something happens, no one will see or help. The Pest side, the city centre is more crowded even in the middle of the night. But strangers, drunk people and homeless people are everywhere.

Posted: May 12, 2025
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Is Hungary worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 87 experiences from female travelers

Budapest, Solo travel

Safety: 4/5 Good places to stay: Maverick Hostels Places to visit: ruin bar, instant-fogas club, fishermans cathedral Activities: unlimited Cocktail cruise, Széchenyi therm Food to try: chimney cake It is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to. I will definitly come back.

Posted: May 17, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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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