Is Krakow Safe for Women? Crime Rates in Krakow

Safety index

Safe
4.4 /5

The safety level in Krakow is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime index

Low
1.7 /5

The crime rate in Krakow is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.7 out of 5.

Violence index

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 Rates & Safety Statistics

Based on 33 experiences

Safety index:

4.4/5Safe

The safety level in Krakow is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.4 out of 5.

Safety walking alone after dark:

4/5Safe

Walking alone at night in Krakow is considered safe, with an overall safety index of 4 out of 5.

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Using public transport in Krakow is considered very safe, with an overall safety index of 4.6 out of 5.

Crime index:

1.7/5Low

The crime rate in Krakow is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.7 out of 5.

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Risk of being sexually harassed in Krakow is considered low, with an overall risk index of 1.6 out of 5.

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Krakow is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.3 out of 5

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Risk of being physically attacked in Krakow is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.4 out of 5

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Risk of burglary in Krakow is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.1 out of 5

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Risk of being mugged or robbed in Krakow is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.2 out of 5

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

Risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Krakow is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1 out of 5

How safe is Krakow?

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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In popular areas there is always a lot of people so it’s usually safe there, but I have heard of situations of my female friends being harassed, especially by drunk men during the night. However I personally never experienced that, I feel okay walking alone at night but it’s better to have someone or stay in populated areas,

Posted: July 29, 2024
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Kasia

Kasia

I live in a city center and I feel very safe here. It's okay to walk at night, party late and city is still alive even around 4am. It's my 7th year here and I've never experienced street harrasment, no sceaming at you, nothing like that - people are very polite. This city is safe for solo woman travellers.

Posted: July 27, 2024
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To be honest, I feel really safe in Kraków. Of course there are some parts of the city, where I would be scared to go alone in the night. Although I feel like the people here are really helpful and caring, especially when using public transport.

Posted: July 27, 2024
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Is Krakow worth visiting?

Overall 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

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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Meet locals in Krakow

Nadia

Nadia

About Me

I am 19 years old girl who just graduated high shool. I want to travel but due to my age and lack of work, I have limited budget. I am extroverted, openmindet and helpful person. I love to meet new people and trying new things. I like reading, rollerblading and look after pets.

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Hanna

Hanna

About Me

I'm eighteen years old, who is adventure-seeker. My young age is the reason why I recently started to break new grounds in cheap travelling. It is my oyster now, as well as a responsibility. Whole world seems to be compelling, so I need to experience and see as much as possible of it. Now, few words about me: I'm interested in the human body and I am going to be a physiotherapist. I've always trained many sports, which taught me teamwork and compromise. I've been a vegetarian for five years and love cooking; I know many recipes and kitchen "tricks". I love camping, meeting new people and mountains.

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Women's safety in Poland