Is Warsaw Safe for Women?

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 155 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?

Petcha

Petcha

I’ve been living here for almost 4 years and I could say thatWarsaw is super safe for me. The public transportation is quite convenient. Ofc, there might be some drunk/homeless people at night time but most likely they won’t approach to you!

Posted: August 25, 2025
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During the day I definitely feel fairly safe, and while I might have heard some not nice words I did’t feel threatened. At night however I’m frequently stoped by man who have something to say to me and I have felt unsafe a number of times. I personally was never physically attacked, but have friends who were (tho they were mostly man). There are definitely places you should avoid for safety like both Pragas (two districts of Warsaw). While the city center is rather open-minded, the more far away districts tend to be more close-minded, so if you are a woman of color you should definitely be careful.

Posted: August 21, 2025
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Personally, I feel safe in Warsaw. I'm not afraid to walk alone at night. Strangers don't bother me, of course there are crimes, but despite them I feel safe. People usually react to strange situations or when someone asks for help. Emergency services also respond..

Posted: August 19, 2025
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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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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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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