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
2.1 /5

Women living in Hungary consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 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 221 experiences

Safety rating:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.7/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.1/5Low

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?

Pécs

pretty safe!! only students who drink too much sometimes can become aggressive, but that’s still better than in Western Europe or Russia from where i come from. Overall I would rate safety as 8/10 for women

Posted: July 2, 2025
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Borsodnádasd

There are some pretty interesting people here, but you have to get to know them, it's not just people who can be a problem. There are also wild boars, deer, and bears when they come into the yard or on the street.

Posted: June 30, 2025
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Budapest

Budapest is pretty safe city. There are a lot of homeless people and beggars, but they are not dangerous. I’ve been living in Budapest for 3 years and I’ve never had an accident on the street. However, always stay conscious and keep an eye on your belongings. Better to stay around city centre, if you go outside, you would probably have a cultural schock, but nothing bad.

Posted: June 28, 2025
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Budapest

Most of the districts are safe in Budapest. There are scarier areas like some parts of district 8 or 9 but overall I'd say it's actually okay. You just have to use your common sensd and then hopefully wo't get int danger.

Posted: June 24, 2025
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Budapest

I would say very safe, but I lived for quite a few years now. Touristy areas are especially fine, but you'll encounter homeless people or drunk locals. The 8th district has some sketchy areas and around Keleti train station. I would say if someone exercises caution they will be fine

Posted: June 24, 2025
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Julia

Julia

Budapest

Since the moment I came to live in Budapest, at the beginning of 2024, I've already felt safe day and night, going around alone or with some friends. Strange people rarely bother you in the city centre.

Posted: June 22, 2025
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Is Hungary worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 97 experiences from female travelers

Budapest, Family travel

I felt really safe in tha capital of hangary. I travelled with my family so it was a little different experience than travelling alone but it was very nice, people were helpful and open to give directions

Posted: July 10, 2025
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Ozora Festival, Group travel

Ozora festival Is the second biggest trance music festival in the world. my experience was amazing🫶🏽 Here a few things you should know: -It would be cheaper to buy groceries and Cook for yourself. You can survive on the food on festival It’s Just More expensive. - The people are very nice, but you should whach out form things in drinks and ask abut anything that someone tried to give you - the festival grounds are big, very big, take with you what you think you’ll need from the camp to the stages, and try to locate your camp in the most convenient spot for you 💖

Posted: July 6, 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 2.1 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