The safety level in Bialystok is considered moderate, with an overall safety index of 3.4 out of 5.
The crime rate in Bialystok is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1 out of 5.
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.
Based on 3 reviews
Safety index: | 3.4/5 | Moderate | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.3/5 | Unsafe | |
Safety using public transport: | 3.3/5 | Moderate | |
Crime index: | 1/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | 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 |
Bialystok is safe for both residents and visitors. We have low crime rate and friendly, nice people. Just during football matches I’d avoid drunk and loud man on the street who often look for a fight. Overall, Białystok is a safe city, but as with any travel destination, it’s important to remain aware of your surroundings and take standard safety precautions.
Posted: June 16, 2024Alicja
I'd say Białystok is a pretty safe city, as long as you're not visibly queer. It's infamous for being homophobic and especially late at night (though not exclusively) your appearance may be commented upon. I've never experienced physical assault, although there are neighbourhoods where cliques of people, often very young and/or under the influence, will try to talk to you. Overall - I'd just try my best to blend into the crowd and be reasonably polite.
Posted: April 12, 2024ZEYNEP
As a foreigner in Bilaystok only thing I worry about is the people doesnt know english. Some of them gets aggressive very easily because they dont understand you. But all of the reactions are like speaking loudly(sometimes I get offended) and they look at you without any smile, aggressively directly into your eyes. Thats weird for me.
Posted: March 17, 2024Ernesta
Lithuania
It's a very safe place where you can start your first solo trip. If you are a backpacker like me, it's a really cheap destination to begin your travel journey. That's what I was doing - it's my first baby step. I felt very safe, didn't spend too much money, the food is delicious, locals are friendly. I really enjoyed it.
Posted: February 25, 2024Experienced: October, 2023ZEYNEP
Hi I'm Zeynep! Im an erasmus student in Poland. I will be in Europe until July. I wanna go amazing places in pretty countries and meet new friends🌟🫶🏻
Kasia
Biomedical engineering student. I love meeting new people, long walking, talking about everything. Positive with head in the clouds.