Is Warsaw Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Warsaw

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Warsaw 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 Warsaw 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 152 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.5/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Warsaw?

Agnieszka

Agnieszka

Generaly it's safe city. Of course there are areas which should be avoided in the Night, but at average level, as everywhere, I believe. Around public places of nightlife I feel safe and don't have a problem to walk or take Uber/bolt alone home.

Posted: August 11, 2025
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Eunika

Eunika

Warsaw is the safest capital city in Europe. Comparing to Rome or Berlin its another level of safe. The public transport works very well and is safe. I’m not scared to walk alone at night when it comes to city center. Some districts like praga północ might be less safe but not specifically.

Posted: August 6, 2025
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As long as you stay in well-lit areas and stay away from people who may be homeless (possible around the city center or train stations), you should be ok. Some areas to look out for are the Praga district, Central station, and West railway station bus stop - usually it’s ok, but a language barrier could cause an unnecessary conflict

Posted: August 5, 2025
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Warsaw is a safe city but it also depends in the area and time of day. As a native I feel generally safe, especially in popular areas. I would be uneasy during the nighttime but that’s something I feel everywhere in the world.

Posted: August 5, 2025
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Kasia

Kasia

I've visited almost 30 countries around the world, and I've never felt as safe as I do in my homeland, especially in its capital. It's clean and safe. Everyone seems to be minding their own business. Poland is considered the safest country in Europe, that’s 100% true!

Posted: August 3, 2025
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In general I would say it’s safe. Public transport is really good, but sometimes in the dark weird people might enter. Just avoid Praga area, others are good in my point of view - I especially like Wola or the center. 😊

Posted: August 3, 2025
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Is Warsaw worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 28 experiences from female travelers

Group travel

I felt really safe during the trip, it's a really beautiful city. Definitely going for a next trip again. The people are very friendly and there are many different activities to do, also in the night time.

Posted: August 4, 2025Experienced: August, 2023
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Alexa

Alexa

Germany

Solo travel

I had a great time in Warsaw and thought the city was super safe and easy to navigate. I ended up taking several Bolt taxis and never felt unsafe in any of them. The public transportation was also very clean and easy to understand. The Uprising Museum was probably my favorite thing I did and I also enjoyed walking around the old city and some of the parks. Oh and I made sure to eat a ton of pierogis, which were all delicious.

Posted: July 23, 2025
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Safety in Poland

Frequently asked questions

Is Warsaw safe?

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

Is Warsaw safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Warsaw 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 Warsaw?

Women living in Warsaw consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Warsaw?

Women living in Warsaw 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 Warsaw?

Women living in Warsaw consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Warsaw consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Warsaw?

Women living in Warsaw consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Warsaw?

Women living in Warsaw consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Warsaw consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

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

Women living in Warsaw consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5