Is Lithuania Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Lithuania
Safety rating
Women living in Lithuania consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Lithuania consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 1.4% percentage of women in Lithuania 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 81 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Lithuania?
Samanta
Klaipeda
Everything depends on neighbourhoods. Mostly it is save. Just at the dark can be uncomfortable to go between specific streets where we have drunk people lot. But as a person who grew up here. I never experienced any harassment
Posted: February 20, 2025
Kira
Kretinga
The city centre is mostly safe, better not to stray off where there's no lights and you'll likely be fine. Personally I never experienced any harassment and i feel mostly safe. The public transport is also quite safe.
Posted: February 17, 2025
Viktorija
Kaunas
It's safe to walk during the day, but it's better to be careful at night. You can safely drive on public transport, but it's better not to be alone in the evenings. Go where the streets are lit. Always have your phone close to you.
Posted: February 16, 2025
Violeta
Vilnius
From my experience Vilnius is safe! I had late night walks and I did not receive any cat-calling or harassment. I mean like in any cities there is dangerous areas, but overall it's good in Vilnius. The public transport is also safe, just be respectful to elderly people ;)
Posted: February 16, 2025Kaunas
It usually depends on the parts of Kaunas you visit. For example, the central areas are more welcoming to new travelers, nobody really pays attention to you and do their own things. I’ve lived in Kaunas my whole life and so far I have never been harrassed in clubs or pubs, hit on in concerts or even approached on public transport. Although for later evenings I would suggest staying closer to well lit areas and using Bolt or Uber for your rides home just in case you feel unsafe in the area.
Posted: February 15, 2025
Ugnė
Vilnius
Vilnius is safe place to visit for all people, there is no crime that much. You can walk on the night not worrying for anything. But you need to be a little bit careful when you are going to a train station area there is more people who are on drugs so maybe u should stay more in the other areas.
Posted: February 14, 2025
Kristina
Vilnius
Vilnius is a beautiful safe place. I live in the city center and never feel any danger being alone outside at night, sometimes I am just going home from gym at 23:00. The only danger is probably on the weekends when people get drunk and might start talking to you , but that’s very rare.
Posted: February 13, 2025Vilnius
Vilnius is one of the safest towns of Europe and one of the calmest places that I have ever lived. Crime rates are really low, when walking late at night I feel safe and comfortable and I don’t have to worry all the time time about my bag and even I’ve seen people are so chill about leaving their stuff and coming back because no one will take them. There are video cameras almost everywhere and Vilnius is very modern and well equipped with technology. People are friendly and helpful and respectful, they are especially helpful to foreigners and travelers. Overall, Lithuania is known for being safe. Also The majority population of Vilnius also is female.
Posted: February 10, 2025Kretinga
I live in a village in Western Lithuania, and am familiar with various towns and villages in the area. It is very safe, and very calm. If you are obviously foreign, you might get some looks, but even that is changing very quickly
Posted: February 2, 2025Kaunas
Overall safe city, wouldn’t go somewhere alone at night tho.. but if you’re in city centre then you’re okay cause I would say that it’s not that safe in sleeping areas at night. During the day its safe🫶
Posted: January 28, 2025Is Lithuania worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 17 experiences from female travelers
Vilnius, Family travel
Vilnius is extremely safe, quiet city. Transportation is very comfortable and it is easy to get from one point to another. In 2 days, it is possible to complete the city tour. First day: the Church of St. Peter and Paul, Monument of Three Crosses, Gediminas Castle Tower and the second day Old Town and the churches, streets, squares in Old Town can be explored. Pilies Street, the Orthodox Church of Holy Spirit are must-see locations.
Posted: September 2, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Vilnius, Group travel
I traveled to Vilnius with a group of friends and managed to stay there for 6 days. From my experience, I can tell that we overall felt safe during our trip, and were very excited about tourist sightseeings. Vilnius is a vibrant city with interesting spots, restaurants, history, people, and culture.
Posted: August 24, 2024Experienced: August, 2023Meet locals in Lithuania
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Hi I am Ukrainian and a student at Art Academy in Vilnius. Currently travelling in Portugal, Faro. Unfortunately I can’t offer a stay since I live with my boyfriend, but I am open to meeting new people and giving a tour around Vilnius 😊
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I am Italian and I live in Vilnius, Lithuania. It is my home and one of the greenest capitals in Europe. I like travelling and seeing new countries through the eyes of locals. I am fluent in English and Italian, and I’m studying Arabic!
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