Is Malta Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Malta
Safety rating
Women living in Malta consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Malta consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 0% percentage of women in Malta 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 34 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Malta?
Valletta
Quite safe place to travel. No major crime rate. Did not feel unsafe so far. In general, people don't mess with tourists. Everywhere I went people did not approach me in uncomfortable ways. Advise to visit it.
Posted: July 25, 2025Saint Julian's
If you are in a group it’s fine, but there is this place called Paceville where there is a lot of bars, and it’s not always safe for girls. I know it’s a place to go party, but just stay safe please. Don’t leave your drinks around and don’t trust any men there. Many of them are on vacation so they don’t care/think about the consequences their actions can have 😔
Posted: July 6, 2025
Amy
Malta
In comparison to other countries in Europe, Malta is on the safer side. Still, I would always exercise caution especially at night & if you are drinking! Walking alone during the day is ok, but certain areas, especially Paceville and Sliema are not recommended for solo women in the evenings!!
Posted: June 12, 2025Malta
Overall it is not bad compared to other places, but it is always good to stay cautious and keeping an eye out just in case. Expect being cat called. Avoid being alone in areas like paceville and qormi
Posted: May 30, 2025Gozo
Overall it is not too bad. There are a few freaks who will stare and sometimes grab. I have been fine at night but there are who have been attacked so stay wary. Cat calling isn't out of the blue.
Posted: May 28, 2025Malta
For me, Malta is a very safe country with low crime rates and a welcoming atmosphere. Petty theft is rare, and it’s generally safe to walk around even at night, including in tourist areas. but obviously you need to be careful wherever you go.
Posted: May 3, 2025Is Malta worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 97 experiences from female travelers
Joanna
Germany
Malta, Solo travel
It was amazing. I feel very save, the buses drives everytime and anywere or you User Bolt. Nice citys and you need to go to gozo very nice view. Not much beaches but the beaches that you can finde are good. If you want to know more you can write me for Sure.
Posted: July 27, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Malta, Group travel
I was on Malta last year during my english course. I loved that time and I can say that it was THE BEST two weeks in my life. I stayed at the St. Julians in EF residence. I really recommend Blue Lagoon, and Valetta! I felt quite safe but not on the club street, watch out your purse there. Also be careful with people because there are a lot of mens that don’t have boundaries, like everywhere. But overall I really recommend it to you! 🥰
Posted: July 24, 2025Safety in Malta
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