Is Poland Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Poland

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Poland consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in Poland consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

Violence rating

9.7%

On average 9.7% percentage of women in Poland 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 439 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Poland?

Zielona Gora

It is really safe city, it’s kinda boring and nothing to do here but I Never be afraid of tragedy. It is empty city at night, the clubs are also safe and it is great to have fun. People are mean but not dangerous

Posted: March 8, 2025
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miki

miki

Poland

it’s not bad, we have a pretty homophobic society but i dont feel danger being out with my girlfriend and the crime rate overall is pretty low. of course there’s harassment towards women everywhere but i wouldn’t consider Poland to be really dangerous

Posted: March 7, 2025
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Wiktoria

Wiktoria

Lodz

I think that it is quite safe but sometimes we see some dangerous people around us. Especially men in football club t-shirts because they are aggressive I better keep distance from them if you see someone like that

Posted: March 7, 2025
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Lodz

Nice and safe for the first time I am here for a week now, it feels safe so far Nobody cares about you and everyone only cares about their business, that is what i felt about lodz in poland for one week stay, of course i will be here more and i will update my comment on it if neeeded

Posted: March 6, 2025
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Nesh

Nesh

Krakow

Krakow is very safe place to be. People are nice, you’d hardly ever hear men catcalling, especially throughout day time. You would hardly ever be robbed, let alone mugged. Nevertheless it applies only to the day time. At night I don’t feel safe at all. It’s alright when you are with your male friends, but if you are alone or with your female friends, it can be dangerous as many drunk men are walking, people can try to talk to you and all unpleasant pictures you can imagine. Last time I was going home from the trip at 4 a.m., and was asked by an old man if I wanted to be ripped. Also when I and my female friends were walking around the city at night, more than one group of men or boys would approach us and try to talk to us. But I have never faced such situations in the afternoon/morning.

Posted: March 5, 2025
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Warsaw

Having called Warsaw home for over six years now, I can confidently say it’s an incredibly safe city for a woman living alone. The well-connected public transport, well-lit streets, and overall sense of security make getting around feel effortless, even late at night. People are respectful, and there’s a quiet comfort in knowing you can go about your day without worry. It’s the kind of city that lets you embrace independence while still feeling at ease.

Posted: March 5, 2025
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Poland

In general Poland is pretty safe for female travelers. Petty crime is practically nonexistent. Also there haven't been any terrorist attacks in this country, and that's a big plus for me. And I haven't experienced catcalling. But keep in mind that Poland is one of the most conservative countries in Europe, and a lot of people here are very against LGBTQ people.

Posted: March 4, 2025
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Poland

Poland is a really safe country even for a solo walk at night. You always have to be careful but crime rate is very low and personally I don't feel unsafe :) Public transport is also great, clean and well organised so don't be stressed about using it

Posted: March 4, 2025
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Natalia

Natalia

Sosnowiec

Sosnowiec is generally very safe, it also depends on the neighborhood, but as long as you avoid walking at night in Pogoń or Niwka, everything should be fine. I live in Zagórze and I think it's the safest there.

Posted: March 4, 2025
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Weronika

Weronika

Wroclaw

I live here since I can remember and never in my life something happened to me. Of course it depends on what kind of people you’ll meet, but in daylight there’s actually nothing to worry about:D But it’s still better to be careful🫶

Posted: March 3, 2025
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Safety in Poland

Frequently asked questions

Is Poland safe?

Women living in Poland consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Poland safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Poland consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Poland?

Women living in Poland consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Poland?

Women living in Poland consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Poland?

Women living in Poland consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Poland consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Poland?

Women living in Poland consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Poland?

Women living in Poland 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 Poland?

Women living in Poland consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in Poland consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5