Is Poland Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Poland
Safety rating
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
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
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: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Poland?
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
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, 2025Krakow
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, 2025Szczecin
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
Posted: July 2, 2025Zakopane
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
Posted: July 2, 2025Lodz
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, 2025Is Poland worth visiting?
Travel rating
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
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, 2025Safety in Poland
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