Is Kyrgyzstan Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Kyrgyzstan
Safety rating
Women living in Kyrgyzstan consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Kyrgyzstan consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 19.3% percentage of women in Kyrgyzstan 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 5 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.4/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Kyrgyzstan?
Nurjamal
Bishkek
Bishkek is quite a safe city in my experience. I feel comfortable walking alone in most areas after dark without significant concerns about theft. As a woman, I do encounter occasional unwanted attention, similar to what women unfortunately experience in many places around the world. It's not particularly severe here - just the typical gender-based interactions that women often need to be mindful of while traveling. Overall, I find the safety situation to be reasonable, though women travelers may want to exercise the same awareness they would in other international destinations.
Posted: March 3, 2025Kyrgyzstan
I don't think it's a dangerous country but every country has its own bad people so it's good if you're careful. Till now, I don't think I've experienced any of these harassments. Here's people are nice when you Approach nice
Posted: February 4, 2025Bishkek
I would say its a safe place especially for foreign woman. I mostly walk alone even in dark and remote areas because i love to walk and explore different parts of the city regardless of time. Also i am a kind of person who can go alone anywhere if my friends are busy and i have almost never felt danger
Posted: January 1, 2025
Madina
Bishkek
Bishkek is mostly safe for women, especially if you walk alone in the city center or on busy streets. However, I wouldn’t recommend walking alone in remote areas, new neighborhoods, or suburbs, especially at night. The overall crime rate in Bishkek is quite low, but women should still be careful. Use comfort or business class taxis instead of economy. Avoid walking alone on dark and empty streets. Watch your drinks at bars. In general, stay alert and take the same precautions as you would in any other country.
Posted: November 17, 2024Bishkek
The city (Bishkek) is very safety. all streets are equipped with electricity, so it’s not dark at the streets. People are friendly and there are not many homeless people and drug addicts. The city is also not big. Most of the residents know English.
Posted: August 23, 2024Is Kyrgyzstan worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 8 experiences from female travelers
Fianna
Hong Kong S.A.R.
Kyrgyzstan, Solo travel
It's my first time in Kyrgyzstan, as well as middle asia! I have a great trip there, especially during the hikes and the three days horse trekking. I met two Filipino women and became friends during the trekking with them
Posted: August 13, 2024
Željka
Croatia
Kyrgyzstan, Solo travel
Kyrgyzstan is amazing! I felt so safe all the time travelling. I dont always hitchike but here I felt like I could so I did a few times. Locals are very welcoming nd warm. They dont all speak English but they try to help.
Posted: June 13, 2024Experienced: May, 2023Meet locals in Kyrgyzstan
Madina
About Me
Hey! My name is Madina, I’m from Kyrgyzstan. I’m fashion photographer and stylist. I worked in several projects for Kyrgyz singers, artists, films and fashion brands. This year I decided to try travelling. I would like to learn and exchange cultures, knowledge and mindset with people from different countries of the world.
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Farzona
About Me
Hello! I’m a translator and tour guide with a deep love for exploring the world🌌. Traveling has always been a passion of mine, and there's no place I enjoy more than the mountains🏞️. Whether it's translating stories about cultures or guiding travelers through beautiful landscapes🌄, I'm always excited to share my knowledge and experiences. Let's connect and share the magic✨ of the journey together!
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