Is Krakow Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Krakow
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 77 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Krakow?
Brianne
Krakow is a very safe city! As a woman living here solo for 1.5 years, I have never felt threatened or unsafe walking alone, even at night. Everyone is very friendly and open. The city is well communicated and well lit.
Posted: May 29, 2025Kraków is overall really safe, especially the city center. It’s less safe in the poorer parts but the max I experienced was screaming or catcalling. During the day even that happens extremally rarely. At night there might be some drunk guys trying to hit on you but they are mostly harmless and will leave you alone when you ask.
Posted: May 28, 2025
Magda
Krakow is a beautiful city, perfect for a solo trip. In Poland and Krakow it is very safe, I do not feel threatened walking around the city alone or using transport. I definitely recommend it for your first (and every subsequent!) solo trip!
Posted: May 27, 2025It’s a very safe city and very clean. Beautiful city with nice buildings lots of food options. Going to the clubs are very safe, transportation is very good and affordable. Must visit
Posted: May 11, 2025Kraków is a very safe place, I live here for 4 years now and always feel safe taking night walks or coming back home late :) of course you have to pay attention, but its just as any other big city
Posted: May 10, 2025Is Krakow worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 63 experiences from female travelers
Group travel
It was really safe as two women with my friend. We really liked how people minded their own business the whole time lol. You can see ancient places, if you like museums a lot(especially aviation) I recommend you to go see Kraków. We went there by train from Rzeszów for just 20 zł as students! Highly recommend!!!!!
Posted: April 10, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Meet locals in Krakow
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I love music, books, musical theatre and travelling. I would love to meet some new friends from all around the world. Feel free to ask me about my city via instagram @ewamajerczak 💜
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Hi! I’m the kind of person who books flights before thinking things through and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I travel to feel alive, to get lost (a little), and to find stories worth telling. Whether it’s getting caught in the rain in a new city or sharing tea with strangers somewhere off the map, that’s where the magic is for me ✨ I’m an easygoing, respectful guest who’s just happy to have a roof over her head and a good conversation. I love sharing stories, cooking something simple together, or just exchanging music and local tips :)
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