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
1.6 /5

Women living in Warsaw consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 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 87 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.5/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Warsaw?

I have never felt unsafe in Warsaw. It does not matter if you come home during the day or at 4am, no one will ever come to bother you. Of course it is important to still pay attention and not trust random people but you can come to Warsaw and know you will feel safe.

Posted: January 21, 2025
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Nikola:)

Nikola:)

i have never had any issues when it comes to safety in warsaw, also once i read in an article that poland has one of the lowest crime rates in europe, but i think that you should stay alert at all time no matter where you are and how safe you feel (remember, better to be safe than sorry)

Posted: January 21, 2025
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I would say it is safer in the city centre than in the suburbs or Praga Północ. In the suburbs are many drunk old men(once I was on a late walk with my dog and two men started to chase me and were following me for good 15minutes). I would say it’s safer to travel here with somebody.

Posted: January 19, 2025
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Warsaw is known as one of the safest cities in Europe. The crime rate is low, homeless people aren’t aggressive and you won’t meet anyone here who is under influence of forbidden substances. I always feel safe even while going home in the middle of the night

Posted: January 19, 2025
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I have been to Warsaw many times and twice I experienced unpleasant situations of being judged and stared at in a strange way on public transport. It wasn't anything dangerous, just more uncomfortable. Other than that, it's a very pleasant city worth visiting, and people are mostly really nice.

Posted: January 16, 2025
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Daryna

Daryna

Warsaw is a remotely safe city. I never experienced any harassment or danger from strangers. Even in the public transport at night it is quite safe. You should be more careful in the city centre, because of the homeless people, but during the day, there is almost nothing to worry about. But always be careful :)

Posted: January 15, 2025
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A lot of times, I walk around the city at night and always feel very safe. Of course, if it is not a park or some forest. Whole my life I live in the center of the city, so here I feel very safe. I can't say about another districts. But Warsaw it is one of the safest cities.

Posted: January 13, 2025
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Warsaw is generally safe for women. Daytime is secure in busy areas like Old Town and on public transport. At night, stick to well-lit areas; avoid deserted spots. Use taxis or ride apps if needed. Petty crime is rare but stay alert. Trust instincts and take basic precautions.

Posted: January 11, 2025
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I think Warsaw is a very safe city overall. I always feel comfortable and secure walking around, even in the evenings or at night. Of course, like in any big city, things can happen sometimes, but in general, Warsaw feels safe to me. People here are friendly, and the streets are well-lit and active. It’s definitely a place where I feel at ease.

Posted: January 11, 2025
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Gulsabah

Gulsabah

I like living in Warsaw as it is very safe place for me. As a woman I never faced any issues last 1 year. Poland in general is a safe place. You just need to take a taxi back home when going out at night. Crime rate is quite low.

Posted: January 9, 2025
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Is Warsaw worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.3 /5

based on 22 experiences from female travelers

Group travel

We (3 girls) did not feel safe at all. We were visiting for only one day, but that was still enough for us to be assaulted by men 3 times and once we had to report an exhibicionist in a late night bus. Disgusting experience, i trust polish men no more

Posted: January 22, 2025Experienced: June, 2024
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Chiara

Chiara

Italy

Solo travel

Warsaw is a safe place for women traveling alone. I travel there very often due to university. It is super easy to get around as public transportation is comfortable and organized. You can download the app Jakdojade to get around Warsaw and you can also buy transportation tickets from there. I always felt safe during the night as well, a part from some drunk men that might approach during the night in the city centre. However, if you just tell them to leave they will leave. It is cheap and there’s many supermarkets named Zabka that sell many quick meal options for cheap.

Posted: January 18, 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 3.8 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 1.6 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 1.6 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 1.5 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 very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 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 1.1 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 1.2 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 out of 5