Is Latvia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Latvia

Safety rating

Safe
3.7 /5

Women living in Latvia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.6 /5

Women living in Latvia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.

Violence rating

1.9%

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 15 experiences

Safety rating:

3.7/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.1/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Is Latvia safe for women?

Old Riga

I would say pretty safe. There are a few homeless people here, but they are not intrusive and do not seem to cause any problems. I'm not afraid to go alone at night, but of course, as a woman, safety comes first and I wouldn't take unnecessary risks. As there are a lot of people partying in the Old Town, it's often loud and crowded.

Posted: November 19, 2024
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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, 2024
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Riga

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, 2024
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Riga

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, 2024
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Riga

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
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Regina

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, 2024
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Rēzekne

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, 2024
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Riga

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
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Livy

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, 2024
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Riga

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, 2024
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Is Latvia worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 32 experiences from female travelers

Riga, Solo travel

I felt very safe, the people were warm and helpful. They speak English well and most also speak Russian. No one bothered me, I wasn't worried about being robbed (like in Brussels or Barcelona). I recommend it.

Posted: November 12, 2024
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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!

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Safety in Latvia

Frequently asked questions

Is Latvia safe?

Women living in Latvia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is Latvia safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Latvia consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Latvia?

Women living in Latvia consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Latvia?

Women living in Latvia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Latvia?

Women living in Latvia 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 Latvia?

Women living in Latvia consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Latvia?

Women living in Latvia consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Latvia?

Women living in Latvia consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

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

Women living in Latvia consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Latvia consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5