Is Budapest Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Budapest

Safety rating

Safe
4.1 /5

Women living in Budapest consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2 /5

Women living in Budapest 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 130 experiences

Safety rating:

4.1/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.6/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

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:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Budapest?

Emese

Emese

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.

Posted: May 28, 2025
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Buse

Buse

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

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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Ágnes

Ágnes

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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Iana

Iana

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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Is Budapest worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 90 experiences from female travelers

Nicki

Nicki

United States

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.

Posted: May 29, 2025
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Kinga

Kinga

About Me

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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 Budapest safe?

Women living in Budapest consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is Budapest safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Budapest consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Budapest?

Women living in Budapest 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 Budapest?

Women living in Budapest 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 Budapest?

Women living in Budapest 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 Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in Budapest 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 Budapest?

Women living in Budapest consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5