Is Krakow Safe for Women?
Safety rating
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
Women living in Krakow consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 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 93 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Krakow?
Kraków is where I was born and where I live and it’s definetely one of the safest cities in the world. I came back alone at night to my apartment multiple times, we don’t have pickpockets, people are welcoming and I would recommend it to visit for many women
Posted: August 17, 2025I've never had bad experience in Krakow. I feel safe enough to walking alone. Obviously, I'm trying to be focused and looking around but nothing happened to me. At least for now.
Posted: August 16, 2025In comparison to other major European cities not bad. You may experience unpleasant comments, unwanted male attention, catcalling ect, but when it comes to physical assault it's pretty rare, especially during the day
Posted: August 15, 2025
Viktoria
Krakow is generally pretty safe. I never experienced any violent crimes, but i have been sexually harassed a couple of times. I avoid walking alone late at night and going to clubs alone. Still overall i feel safe here 😊
Posted: July 25, 2025
Deniz
It is a beautiful city and everyone should see it! Amazing views, historical places and night life! Public transportation is so easy to figure out!! People are friendly (especially the students). You feel safe even if it is 03.00 am in the morning!
Posted: July 24, 2025Is Krakow worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 68 experiences from female travelers
Couple travel
Felt super safe l, we had amazing walk around a city centre, then we tried thai food and it tasted delicious, we had some nice drinks at he local pub ❤️ amazing experience will be back!!!! Ps recommend to try „obważanka” before 12 o clock otherwise they not that fresh
Posted: August 4, 2025Safety in Poland
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