Is Kazakhstan Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Kazakhstan consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Kazakhstan consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 37.4% percentage of women in Kazakhstan 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 37 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.4/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.9/5 | 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 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Kazakhstan?
Shymkent
If you’re alone , At night You can safely walk and chill at the city center . But in a small streets you should be careful because there are some men who tries to know you . But if you’re with your friends or with a guide that’s not a problem.
Posted: August 2, 2025
Aisulu
Almaty
Overall a very safe city, but it’s better to know areas, central is safe enough, but it’s better to always look out. People friendly, but be aware of scams as well, especially taxi, use only official apps
Posted: July 29, 2025Almaty
it's true that it's not the safest place, however in recent years Almaty slowly becomes a lot more safe. there's always people walking around in the evening, even with kids. the center of the city is the safest zone. i'm a person who always chooses to walk to the destination or use public transport and I rarely or never experience any forms of assaults
Posted: July 27, 2025Almaty
Usually, I feel pretty safe in Almaty. Nothing wrong happened to me for the past decade while I was living there. Definitely feel much safer than in Paris, for example. But not that safe as in Dubai. In Almaty I still need to keep an eye on the environment and be a little bit vigilant
Posted: July 26, 2025
Malika
Almaty
Almaty City Center is pretty safe, so u can not worry a lot, but u should be careful during dark time. There is no public transports after 23:00, so it will be better order uber or yandex taxi. And don’t wear too open clothes, u can wear basics, if u are alone don’t wear open neckline or short skirts. If u will be with friends u can do it
Posted: July 20, 2025Is Kazakhstan worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 9 experiences from female travelers
Sandra
Australia
Kazakhstan, Solo travel
I loved my time in Kazakhstan. I felt safe everywhere, including walking around at night in all the cities and at sites with my earphones in. I wasn't bothered, hassled, or harrassed by Kazakh men once. It was a relief and a pleasure! I visited Almaty and some of the mountains and lakes nearby; Astana; and Turrkistan. There were SO many interesting and beautiful things to see and do at each place. Almaty is a particularly gorgeous city: very livable and full of great museums, cafés, parks, theatres, churches, etc. The metro is great (and stunning!), taxis (I think it was Grab?) are cheap, and the sites are interesting. I stayed in a cute vintage-inspired Airbnb and was cosy and comfortable. Ascension Cathedral was a highlight. There's also lots of Soviet history (buildings, mosaics, museums with stories) everywhere if you're interested in that. I did have a few poor experiences with people in customer service (especially at metro stations and restaurants) being unnecessarily rude, and definitely didn't get the 'Kazakhstan is so warm, friendly, and welcoming' thing people talk about. I also faced some troubles from men in large tour groups from India, which was a shame. Astana is... ok 😂 I love quirky architecture, so that part was interesting, but it's definitely got a cold/dead vibe compared to Almaty. I also found people even colder and ruder here, lol. Still, I'm glad I went. It's really like nowhere else in the world, and I say that having been to over 50 countries! I also stayed in an Airbnb with a STUNNING view of the city, and I was so obsessed with it. I would just sit on my bed and stare out the window for hours lol. Turkistan is gorgeous 😍 I absolutely adored my time there. I stayed in the new Karavan Sarai, which is super different to how I usually travel, and I was mesmerised by it. It had Venice vibes with awesome Islamic architecture and culture. The people were also far friendlier here. The ancient mosque site nearby is gorgeous, and such a good introduction to Islamic architecture, culture, and history if it's new to you. I caught the train from there across the border to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and that was also a highlight. I'm vegan and found the food was below average everywhere. Almaty has the best options: heaps of them, and some super delicious things, too. I still think about the incredible vegan lagman I had at As-Kazan Gogolya at least once a month! I'd go back just for that – it was that good. Tokyo Ramen was also a standout. There's a solid train network throughout the country, although the vast distances mean flying is often easier, quicker, and – in my experience – cheaper. I went in winter and loved it, although Astana was definitely too cold, even for a winter bunny like me (-10°C, but with a CRISP and constant wind) and walking on the sidewalk ice there proved more dangerous than I expected. I also had a fall (at the world's highest ice rink, no less!) and ended up in the ER, which was actually a great experience: service was prompt, I got an X-ray done, was given clear treatment instructions, and everything was 100% free. Overall, Kazakhstan was a super easy, reasonably affordable, very interesting place to travel to as a solo female, and I highly recommend it. If you're a photographer, you'll adore it. If you're a foodie, maybe less so 😂 But if you have any interest at all in culture, it's a haven. So definitely go!
Posted: August 9, 2025Experienced: October, 2024Safety in Kazakhstan
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