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 619 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?

Maria

Maria

Poznan

Poznan like most of polish cities is very safe. It is vibrant and modern city. Furthermore, Poznan has a long history to explore. I highly recommend it. Ask me if you need a piece of advice I'm eager to help.

Posted: July 2, 2025
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Matylda

Matylda

Poznan

I think it's probably safe enough for men, but I'm like always freaked out about getting kidnapped and shi so I'm always scared to be honest. I've had few bad situations but never about getting physical, more like someone stalking me or following me

Posted: July 2, 2025
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Krakow

I think Kraków is a safe city. Of course, crime does happen, including crimes against women. However, it’s a matter of gender that we have to be cautious everywhere and at all times. We need to be extra careful, but I would say it’s a bit better than in large global metropolises like Barcelona or Paris.

Posted: July 2, 2025
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Szczecin

I have never been in a dangerous situation in Szczecin, although I would not walk alone in Żeromski Park (it is very dark there) at night and I live next to it. During the day I am not afraid to walk here alone at all

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Zakopane

It is save but all you need to do is keep safety as a normal Dont drink with people you dont know or somerhing like this Thats realy outgoing country Dont worry Keep your head high and have fun Girl

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Lodz

There are a lot of homeless and drunk people but it's not very dangerous. the biggest threat is, as usual, men :/ during the day without any problems, but at night it is better not to enter the dark gate

Posted: July 2, 2025
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Is Poland worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 182 experiences from female travelers

Zakopane, Couple travel

In general, Zakopane is very crowded with tourists all year round. There are beautiful views and many interesting trails to visit. It is hard to find a good restaurant and the prices are high. The views make up for everything

Posted: July 2, 2025
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Celia

Celia

Spain

Poland, Group travel

I felt safe during my stay. I was there for one year and visited with my friends the diffent cities (almost all of them hahaha) It's not an expensive country and transport is really cheap for international students, for example train tickets for 4€, 20 at most if you want to go to the opposite side of the country It's true that at night during winter there is absolutely no one, so I wouldn't go out at night alone, some catcalling here and there from drunken men depending on the street at night.

Posted: June 19, 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