Is Krakow Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Krakow

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

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

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Krakow consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 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 36 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

Is Krakow safe for women?

Fairly safe but need to be on a look out in public transportation, crowded places (Market Square area) and when walking after dark - avoid parks and little alleys. There is a night public transportation and uber/bolt offer “women for women” options (female driver) at moderate rates.

Posted: December 20, 2024
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Kasia

Kasia

In crowded spaces like Christmas market or trams there are sometimes pickpocketing and sexual harassment. At night I would be careful with drunk people, especially at the bar where they might put drugs to your drink.

Posted: December 1, 2024
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I would feel save even sleeping in the street in Kraków. Nothing bad ever happened to me here in terms of criminals. I usually leave my bike without locking and nobody has ever steal it. Once they stole my bike wheel.

Posted: October 8, 2024
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Hana

Hana

I can easilly go after dark alone and I am not worried at all. It is really safe place and people are caring. I have never in my live face dangerous situation. But of course you should always be carefull

Posted: September 16, 2024
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Catia

Catia

I walk alone at night from the club all the time when isnot cold. No issues. Is better to avoid the city center mais streets coming back at night just to bodies the hassle of drunk people and this includes tourists and locals but nothing really happens is just ignoring and keep walking so my advice is to avoid it.

Posted: September 1, 2024
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Sylwia

Sylwia

Kraków is a safe city. Of course there are places where you should stay vigilant like anywhere else in the world but the city center is well lit, pedestrian friendly and full of people until very late hours at night. Locals are friendly and ready to help.

Posted: August 30, 2024
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Maja

Maja

Kraków is one of the safest cities I’ve experienced in Europe, it’s very clean and I see many women walking around at night with no issues. The public transport system is also quick, clean and safe. The only issue I’ve ever noticed is drunk people being a bit rowdy but never anything towards me

Posted: August 19, 2024
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Basically safe, but after 11pm prefer take uber. City center is safe, there always lots of people and police. Typically drunk people around night clubs. And if you like night life, just pay extra attention inside night clubs.

Posted: August 4, 2024
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Nadia

Nadia

I've been living in Krakow for all my life and I've never saw any dangerous situation in this city. Now I live in Barcelona for one month and it is safe here also but Krakow it's much more safer than most of cities in Europe

Posted: August 4, 2024
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Kraków is very safe at all. Of course, you need to be careful at night, just like everywhere else. I feel very comfortable and safe here. There are plenty of homeless people here in some places. But usually they do not pose any danger if you do not approach them.

Posted: July 30, 2024
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Is Krakow worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.8 /5

based on 56 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I really like my time there, although when I try to call an Uber, they had the option “just for woman” that made me feel a little unsafe, because I never seen that option before, so it means something happen there! Then I ask for more details and it really had happened some cases of abuse to girls! But besides that, really loved everything and nothing happened to me

Posted: October 4, 2024
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Amaryllis

Greece

Solo travel

Krakow is a very nice city, I stayed in Bubble Hostel and i felt very safe, even though it was my first solo trip. Near Krakow it has many interesting activities and venues to see! I visited the salt mine and the Auschwitz camp. The salt mine was 100 zloty, which is not expensive and the Auschwitz camp was free without a guide. Also the old town is very pretty and is walkable! You should definitely visit the Wawel castle but be sure to have a lot of time ahead of you because it's huge!! Overall the experience was really good and I would recommend it for budget travelling! 😊

Posted: September 22, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is Krakow safe?

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

Is Krakow safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Krakow 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 Krakow?

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

What is the crime rate in Krakow?

Women living in Krakow consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Krakow?

Women living in Krakow consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Krakow consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Krakow?

Women living in Krakow consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Krakow?

Women living in Krakow consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Krakow?

Women living in Krakow consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Krakow consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5