Is Latvia Safe for Women? Crime Rate & Safety Index
Safety index
The safety level in Latvia is considered high, with an overall safety index of 3.7 out of 5.
Crime rate
The crime rate in Latvia is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.5 out of 5.
Violence index
On average 1.9% percentage of women in Latvia 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 13 experiences
Safety index: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.5/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Latvia?
Riga
In general Riga is a safe city, should avoid neighborhood called Sarkandaugava, but city centre is a safe space, especially if you stick to Old Riga (yes, even at night). Like any other city close to central station and other very public places you might want to keep an eye on your personal belongings.
Posted: July 8, 2024Riga
Safest place I’ve been, you can leave your computer in a Café and no one will touch it. Walk through a park without proper lights and allow pitch dark? Nothing gonna happen. No street calling, harassment or else it’s life changing.
Posted: July 5, 2024Riga
I've generally found Riga, especially the city centre, to be relatively safe. I've walked alone at night many times and thankfully was never attacked. There are some men who may come on to you late at night but pepper spray is a useful tool in that case. It's best to walk in well lit and more crowded areas
Posted: June 26, 2024Riga
Riga is safe to travel at all but sometimes you can face with drunk people which I think it is not a big safety problem. Some parts of riga feel like less safe but centre can be safely visited in nights
Posted: June 23, 2024
Regina
Riga
Riga is a very safe city. It's not as big as Paris. I have been to many European cities, and I feel very safe in Montenegro and Riga. There is very good public transport, including buses, trams, and trolleybuses. The airport is close, and bus 22 can take you to the center in just 20 minutes.
Posted: June 22, 2024Rēzekne
Since Rezekne is a smaller cityx the crime rate is definitely not as high. However, as a young woman I do feel very alert and a bit worried about being harassed on the street, even by sexual comments, catcalling etc. Physical attacks by strangers are rare in the city, but, of course, night time is the most dangerous time of day and precautions are necessary in order to avoid any danger.
Posted: June 12, 2024Riga
A lot of times me and my girlfriends walked on the streets of Riga after 00.00 and any problem didn't ignite. But in some rural areas whenever we walked with men friends we had little conversation with local men. But at the end we were all safe
Posted: June 12, 2024
Livy
Riga
I think Riga is a pretty safe city, but ofcourse as a woman, you often feel creeped out even in the safest places. The “quiet centre” and old city is very safe, even at nights. One place I would avoid at night is around Origo center by the railway station and Gogola street. There are a lot of drunks and shady people at all times, but at day it’s pretty safe because there are a lot of people there just commuting. Just hold your purse in the tunnels. Also wouldn’t recommend Moscow forstate. Could experience harrasment.
Posted: May 25, 2024Riga
It is a safe town, especially city centre is, but if you go to Riga's districts away from centre at night, there you can attract some people who are not very pleasant. stay safe and don't walk alone at night very often
Posted: April 30, 2024Gulbenes novads
I have lived here for 2 months and the population is really small. There are not many people on the streets. It is small safe city but not very touristic place. The people are kind, friendly and helpful. At least the ones I have met.
Posted: April 9, 2024Is Latvia worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 4 experiences from female travelers
Riga, Solo travel
Well, I solo traveled to Riga, Latvia in July 2023. As a solo woman traveller, I can say that I had a safe travel experience during my trip. I liked the atmosphere, food, tourist sightseeings, history, and culture very much. I definitely recommend you visiting Riga!
Posted: August 24, 2024Experienced: June, 2023
Eilidh
United Kingdom
Riga, Solo travel
I felt extremely safe in Riga city centre, in summer especially. It is a quiet city with wide open streets. So much culture and beautiful architecture. The old town is where most tourists go clubbing, and there are some drunk men who may bother you, but they are generally tourists.
Posted: August 10, 2024Meet locals in Latvia
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