Is Bishkek Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Bishkek

Safety rating

Moderate
3.2 /5

Women living in Bishkek consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Bishkek consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

Violence rating

19.3%

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:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.9/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Bishkek?

I would say our city is pretty safe. People here are willing to help in case of emergency. No pickpockets. Unfortunately, in Kyrgyzstan, there are some men with a very low level of social responsibility — they may insult women, commit domestic violence, or engage in harassment. But fortunately, in my large circle of friends and acquaintances, there are no such people.

Posted: May 27, 2025
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Nurjamal

Nurjamal

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, 2025
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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
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Madina

Madina

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, 2024
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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, 2024
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Is Bishkek worth visiting?

Alisa

Alisa

Kazakhstan

Family travel

Hi all! I didn’t have much time in Bishkek. But all in all experience of just walking around and visiting parks + the National History Museum (better organized than in Almaty, KZ btw!) made me happy. All in all people are helpful, I didn’t feel pressure or anything.

Posted: May 26, 2025
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Solo travel

I love Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek, the capital, is such a beautiful, fascinating city. Lots of really good food, mountains, and small towns to discover.

Posted: May 10, 2023
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Safety in Kyrgyzstan

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishkek safe?

Women living in Bishkek consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is Bishkek safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Bishkek consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Bishkek?

Women living in Bishkek consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Bishkek?

Women living in Bishkek consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Bishkek?

Women living in Bishkek consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Bishkek?

Women living in Bishkek consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Bishkek?

Women living in Bishkek consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Bishkek?

Women living in Bishkek consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Bishkek consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Bishkek?

Women living in Bishkek consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5