Is Malta Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Malta

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

Women living in Malta consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.5 /5

Women living in Malta consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

Violence rating

0%

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 27 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.7/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Malta?

Malta

I've been living here for two years and I've never had even a minor fight. I’ m living St. julian’s. I stayed in Sliema for about 9 months, it is a quieter area. I'm afraid of something being stolen or returning home late at night.

Posted: April 1, 2025
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Valletta

Valletta is super safe compared to other cities. I am not worried about being mugged or taken. The Maltese are all relatively relaxed except in some tourist areas but this is to be expected. Just always be conscious of your surroundings but there is no extra concerns.

Posted: March 29, 2025
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Sabina

Sabina

Malta

I have been living in Malta for 6 months now. It is a very safe place and people are kind to each other. Everyone is ready to help you if you struggle. There are many nationalities here and it is a very safe place for cultural exchange.

Posted: March 24, 2025
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Malta

Many different people live in here, on evening or night you wolk alone in the street and everywhere. All people helpful. There are people from different country. Generally Indian people live for work, Many students live here for English learning

Posted: March 9, 2025
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Gozo

Honestly, it is quite a safe area, I've rarely felt increasingly worried about my safety. Now that is not to say that it is absolutely perfect because I have been catcalled very often, but it is not to the point where I am scared of being followed as they tend to stop once ignored.

Posted: February 19, 2025
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Malta

Malta is safe like most EU countries. Avoid St Julians area alone early in the mornings - Valletta, Rabat, Mdina, Zurrieq, San Gwann, Birgu, Mellieha. Enjoy, it’s absolutely gorgeous! Shops and restaurants may be found literally in each city. Try the hypogeums and hiking trails - there’s a lot around and feel free to DM for more!

Posted: February 4, 2025
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Sliema

It’s very nice and safe. I never had men shouting things at me late at night. There is good lighting overal. I don’t get talked to a lot in the street in overal. The locals seem very respectful and friendly.

Posted: January 22, 2025
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Fgura

I have been living here all my life. I can’t say that it’s as safe as I was when I was a kid, but it’s still considered very safe compared to other places. But like everywhere else, more cars and more people so obviously we still need to be careful etc but overall, very safe.

Posted: January 20, 2025
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Mosta

I have been living in Mosta for two years. Locals are kind and warm, ready to provide information. I never felt unsafe whether the streets were crowded or empty, during the day or at night. Lots of CCTV, local police is present for bigger events like the village feast. People sometimes drive a bit fast on the larger roads in the outskirts of the city which can be poorly lit at night.

Posted: January 10, 2025
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Karolina

Karolina

Malta

I feel very safe walking after dark, everybody is polite, I have never experienced catcalling or any other harrasment so far. If I am overreacting, you can even leave your bag unattented at one place, leave come back later and it will still be there😆

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Is Malta worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 88 experiences from female travelers

Nele

Nele

Germany

Malta, Solo travel

I was in Malta two years ago and it was amazing. I stayed in Sliema at a host family because I did a language course there, everything was easily accessible. I walked along to the water and took the ferry to Valletta (2€ or so for a 15 min ride which was really nice). Everything was easily accessible by bus, which goes along the coast. I also visited St. Julian’s. Even though it was october, everyday were like 23-28°C. I felt really safe (but I wasn’t out after 9:30 pm). Would absolutely recommend

Posted: March 26, 2025
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Malta, Solo travel

I stayed at Sprachcafé which was quite expensive and not worth it to be honest the room was super small and I had to share it with two people I couldn't take my stuff out of my suitcase:( but other than that it was great I love the scenery and also they don't check your age when you want to buy alcohol or get into clubs and when I walked down this one street with many clubs like literally every few meters someone would hand me a paper with free drinks for women only 😍 I had a lot of fun in my time staying in Malta and I visited different cities and they all looked beautiful I felt very safe even at night walking alone in dark streets and all the people I met were really kind

Posted: March 23, 2025
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Meet locals in Malta

Sisito

Sisito

About Me

Hellooo❤️I'm Bulgarian nationality living in Malta since 2016, proud mommy of a baby girl and a little bit gay🌈🏳️‍🌈

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Ayşenur

Ayşenur

About Me

Hello, I'm Ayşenur and I'm interested in solo travel, trekking, books, culture and science

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Safety in Malta

Frequently asked questions

Is Malta safe?

Women living in Malta consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is Malta safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Malta consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Malta?

Women living in Malta consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Malta?

Women living in Malta consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Malta?

Women living in Malta consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

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

Women living in Malta consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Malta?

Women living in Malta consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Malta?

Women living in Malta 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 Malta?

Women living in Malta consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

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