Is Romania Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Romania
Safety rating
Women living in Romania consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Romania consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 8.5% percentage of women in Romania 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 135 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Romania?
Odorheiu Secuiesc
I think, this is one of the safest cities in Romania. It is a small friendly city, perfect for families and raising a child. We have public green areas, the roads were recently renovated, although the cycle paths are not the safest. You can safely walk around the city.
Posted: March 18, 2025Craiova
Craiova is not a really a city woth a lot travelers so most of the time there are only locals there. After dark there are hardly any people out, only in the central city and even then after midnight there is basically no one. I don't really recommend it for solo travelers and anyway there is not much to do or see other than the Christmas Mark in Winter
Posted: March 17, 2025Cluj-Napoca
It was definitely less safe 10 years ago, but I think it has gotten better. I still fear walking alone at night, but in the city center it's fine. There are quite a few drunks wobbling around and seeing someone masturbating is still an often occurrence. I have not been attacked in more then 10 years on the street.
Posted: March 16, 2025Romania
It is safe, I am an overthinker cause it’s still not the safest. Like for example, stupid people exist everywhere and I have every right to be worried when it comes to my safety, you can be cat called but often that’s all
Posted: March 13, 2025
Georgiana
Romania
Love it, all the people are amazing and primitive. They will help you if you are lost or you need someone to guide you and your friend around town. But the most important aspect about Romania is tray if u even come here, ask about the traditions at weddings or 18th party’s
Posted: March 6, 2025
Rana
Suceava
I stayed in Suceava for 3 months. I didn't feel unsafe mostly, it was only at midnight if I was walking by myself because there are some homeless people, I was never followed or harassed, but I still tend to be highly alert and anxious about this, especially with drunk men.
Posted: February 26, 2025Craiova
Craiova is a very nice place, I think it is quite safe, local people are nice. Of course, as in any other new place, you need to be careful. However, I feel like safety is not a big problem, I would say it is quite a calm place to live.
Posted: February 21, 2025Romania
I was born and raised in Romania, so personally, I've seen both sides of it. I recommend being cautious, asking around which part of a city not to wander around. It's an Eastern European country, and it has it's high crime rated cities and illegal activities. This is a kind of advice. If you see a black ambulance run into a public shop or something croweded.
Posted: February 18, 2025Oradea
Oradea is a very charming and peaceful city as a whole and a great place to live or visit. As a local, i would say that there are only a few streets that feel a bit unsafe for a woman to be alone after dark, but very safe overall. People are chill and welcoming and will not mind interacting with tourists but will not bother them. Great architecture and coffee places :)
Posted: February 16, 2025Bucharest
It s kind of safe but not fully. I will not walk alone again because I have the feeling that somebody is behind me at night. The stores are safe but you need to take care of your bags and money. It s a great place but people ruined it.
Posted: February 15, 2025Is Romania worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 45 experiences from female travelers
Bucharest, Group travel
Bucharest is a very beautiful city. You can explore most of it in 2-3 days, and you will be able to keep the trip low budget. You should visit their museum, bookshop (Carturesti Carusel) and the Parliament. I felt a bit unsafe during nighttime, whenever my male friends weren't around.
Posted: February 25, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
Mihaela
Romania
Brasov, Couple travel
I love Brasov for a city break. Its a city full of nature and it’s just what you need to have a relaxing time. You can also hike there to peak Tâmpa. It is an easy hike but if you go in the winter you should have winter shoes because it’s slippery. Very fresh air, very beautiful views. The is amazing. I recommend “ Dei Frati” restaurant they have amazing pasta but you need a reservation as it’s almost always full. You can take the bus from there and go to Poiana Brasov for skiing. It’s a cheap drive like 1 euro . Have fun!!
Posted: January 24, 2025Experienced: January, 2025Meet locals in Romania
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My name is Ștefania, and I am an architect by profession, with an unbridled curiosity and a desire to explore both myself and the surrounding world. I am interested in many things related to nature, space, and the mind [neuro-architecture, psychology, spirituality, photography, paper making, eco-printing, art with pressed flowers]. I love to travel, explore urban spaces and parks, and meet open-minded people. I consider travelling an excellent way to understand not only the world but also oneself.
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Safety in Romania
Bucharest
Sibiu
Constanta
Brasov
Cluj-Napoca
Iasi
Bacau
Suceava
Piatra Neamt
Bistrita
Targu Mures
Baia Mare
Satu Mare
Sighisoara
Alba Iulia
Oradea
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