Is Moldova Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Moldova
Safety rating
Women living in Moldova consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Moldova consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 13% percentage of women in Moldova 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 9 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Moldova?
Dasha
Chisinau
Hi, everyone! I wanna say a few words about Chishiau, the city which I visit often. It’s a normal city that I find even a bit boring for myself. It has very good places to eat, quite save means of transport and taxi. Of course as a woman I have instinctive fears about being robed and assaulted but every time I visit this place it is good and not dangerous, you just have to be careful as when you visit any other city with good safety level
Posted: August 7, 2025
Ecaterina
Chisinau
Chisinau is actually quite a safe city. It’s generally very safe to walk around during the day, and even at night — although there are a few things to keep in mind. In some neighborhoods, it’s better not to walk alone, but if you're with company, it’s usually fine. The main and side streets are well-lit. Areas with the most tourists are always brightly lit and busy, especially in the evenings, so you can relax and not worry too much about your safety. As for taxis, there’s nothing major to worry about either, except for the occasional overly aggressive driver (rare, but it can happen). Crime does happen, but it’s very rare. Still, despite the city being mostly calm, it’s wise to stay alert and cautious in certain areas — even during the day.
Posted: August 2, 2025
Nina
Moldova
Moldova is not a really big country, which makes it somehow a bit more safe than the other ones, especially if you’re here in a city I really think there is nothing to worry about, just take care of your personal things, in any case. About villages, yeah, they’re safe too, but not as much as the cities and at night they may be a bit darken. Fell free to visit us, the people here are so kind!🥰💕
Posted: June 14, 2025
Natalia
Chisinau
Chisinau is a safe place most of the times, as a local single woman I didn’t have any unpleasant or bad experience walking alone in a park or at the night. From a 1-10 scale of safety I would put a strong 7.
Posted: May 20, 2025
Ana
Chisinau
Chișinău is a very safe place to be in. I want you to visit, because you shouldn't worry about your safety and the people are open to help you in any situation. Just make sure to be careful when walking at night, but in general the crime rate is low.
Posted: May 7, 2025
Mihaela
Moldova
I'm originary from Moldova so I can say that it's not very usuall to have some troubles here. Usually people are kind and ready to help. Sometimes, in the dark I feel a bit in danger if I see drunk people or street dogs. I hope that all the girls that would visit Moldova to be as safe as I was all my life of living here.
Posted: March 24, 2025Is Moldova worth visiting?
Moldova, Family travel
Moldova has very nice nature. People is so relax. City is very safety. Foods is so delicius. Clubs are very funny. Price is many Cheaper than other countries. I feel relax in this holiday . I suggest that location.
Posted: December 8, 2023Experienced: July, 2018Safety in Moldova
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