Is Republic of Serbia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Republic of Serbia
Safety rating
Women living in Republic of Serbia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Republic of Serbia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 2% percentage of women in Republic of Serbia 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 44 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | 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: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Republic of Serbia?
Belgrade
I’ve been living in Belgrade for past 8 years! Overall it is a safe city, although I’ve had some weird experiences after dark - being shouted at, followed by a man, honked from the car etc.. It happened only a few times in all that time so I don’t think city is unsafe
Posted: February 5, 2025
Seval
Belgrade
I think Belgrad is a safe place for women. But maybe on Friday and Saturday I am a bit afraid of drunk people. Generally people are nice and helpful to each other. I especially love Serbian women. I barely see rude behavior
Posted: January 31, 2025Belgrade
Very safe place except during soccer games and events. Almost none harassment on the streets. Polite and friendly people eager to help you find anything you need in our town. Most of the citizens speak English.
Posted: January 26, 2025Belgrade
I, personally, as a citizen of this town, haven't experienced many bad situations. There is crime, but thankfully, I haven't been affected by it. People do tend to engage in verbal disputes frequently, so keep in mind that we are feisty, and while it could escalate, it doesn't happen very often. Regarding crime, I would mostly worry about my possessions being stolen, but that has never happened to me. You should primarily watch your belongings in larger crowds. In the city center, there are many homeless people, and sometimes they do yell out some gibberish, but they are mostly harmless. Most of the time, we are a very welcoming country with warm and friendly people, but believe me, there are exceptions. Also, I'm speaking as a resident of the town, so it might be much different for me. A lot of people I meet who come here for vacation and exploration tell me they had a nice time. Hopefully, you do as well!
Posted: January 20, 2025Belgrade
I would say it’s pretty safe, I lived here all my life and despite media making it look so bad sometimes, I consider it to be safe. I walked the streets of Belgrade in the middle of the day and also in the middle of the night and never experienced any problems.
Posted: January 17, 2025Nis
I would say it is pretty safe. In my personal opinion it is safe, u do not remember when I had felt unsafe. Yes, there has been a few incidents over the years but not as much as in some other countries. Things like that are rare here
Posted: January 16, 2025Republic of Serbia
Very, very safe. I have never had a single bad experience in any part of the country. The stigma is 100% fake. People are very generous and generally interested in helping strangers and especially foreigners
Posted: January 9, 2025
Milica
Belgrade
I think its usually safe just be careful of your surroundings. I never experienced anything like harassment even when walking late at night. There might be some schizophrenic people but rarely happens.
Posted: January 9, 2025Nis
i’ve been living here my whole life and as far as i can tell it is a much safer city than one of the big ones like Belgrade or novi sad. you are more to hear about vandalism and fighting, but they are very rare
Posted: January 5, 2025
Sofija
Republic of Serbia
People are usually kind and respectful, there is no racism. Even during the night, major cities are full of people so you can feel safe walking around. I've never experienced anything like harassment or something similar.
Posted: January 4, 2025Is Republic of Serbia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 22 experiences from female travelers
Daria
United Kingdom
Belgrade, Solo travel
I can't recommend Belgrade enough! While to some Europeans, the city might feel shabby due to it's poor maintenance (corruption is bad here), yet, it was the safest city I ever visited. It has a lot to offer in terms of sightseeing and gastronomical tourism. Also, the prices are insanely low and perfect for budget travellers 😇
Posted: March 8, 2025Experienced: February, 2025Belgrade, Solo travel
Belgrade is very safe for a solo female traveler. I also visited parts of the city outside the touristic city center and they felt very safe as well (Novi Beograd, Zemun). Food is very cheap and going to the restaurant is a great experience both for the food quality and the welcoming atmosphere. I would recommend if you are interested in history and architecture.
Posted: February 16, 2025Meet locals in Republic of Serbia
Julija
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I have to apologize to everyone I haven't responded to, I logged out of my account and it took me forever to get it back. I'm so sorry for missed opportunities to meet up. Hi there! I am a working student from Serbia that is looking for like minded travel friends. My most basic interest is taking pictures for Instagram of course, and I hope to find someone who also finds it fun while we travel. I like to do a lot of sightseeing, and get to know history, language, food and culture of the places I visit. On a tighter budget, and very thrifty, hope you're ok with that. Love nature and animals, music, dancing, and learning launguages. Major swiftie! Also if you're an expat, I am looking for a roommate. In the meantime, since I have a spare room, I'd love to have you as a guest for a few days.
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Hiii! I’m Tea and I’m new in Madrid. Currently au pairing here :) would like to meet some nee friends 🌸 I love traveling, cooking, reading, cute cafes and bars, art, museums and theatre, flea markets, learning languages, cinema ✨ 🌈25 years old 🌵Economics student
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