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 1.9 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 174 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: | 1.9/5 | 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: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Romania?
Iasi
The center of iasi is very safe, for years I’ve never heard big story like SA or grape, I’m living here for most of the year for medical study, don’t go out a lot so my experience may be biased but I don’t feel unsafe when I go out even in night ( sometimes I go out alone at 02-05AM to bought some snakes, 15 minute by walk and use street with no light) and didn’t heard any assaulted from girls in my school. The only things I heard (was one time, a year ago) was a guy following girl to their way home but it seems he was mentally ill and didn’t touch these girls. So like anywhere be careful of course. But compared to france (where I lived for most of my time, city like lyon) it’s safer .
Posted: June 13, 2025Romania
Honestly, I felt pretty safe in Romania. Like, I didn’t have any sketchy experiences or anything. Just use common sense, especially in bigger cities at night, and you’re good. People were actually super friendly too. ^^
Posted: June 11, 2025Timisoara
Timisoara is a very safe city! Just the usual minimum of attention for pick-pockets in agglomerated places. And not exaggerating in some suburbs. Anyway taking a cab is very affordable, even faster and nicer.
Posted: June 8, 2025
Andreea
Bucharest
Out of all the cities I've traveled to, Bucharest definately is one of the safest. Of course, depending on the hour and aria you're walking around there might be some sketchy corners, but I think that's to be expected from a capital city with loads of different people in it. Nevertheless, I would feel pretty safe traveling alone as a female in Bucharest.
Posted: June 3, 2025Bucharest
Bucharest is pretty safe. You don't have to worry about anything. Even staying out till late at night is quite safe and walking alone at night is pretty safe. Petty crime is everywhere in the world so you can't rule that out anywhere.
Posted: May 25, 2025Bucharest
If you know how to ignore people then I believe it’s quite safe. There might be people coming up to you but if you act as if they don’t exist. I mean no smile, no eye contact, nothing. Then you will be fine.
Posted: May 25, 2025Is Romania worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 55 experiences from female travelers
Albariña
Spain
Brasov, Solo travel
Little city, very nice to walk around. I stayed in a hostel and met a lot of people, Many of them romanians. I stayed a week. Very nice nightlife, i felt super-safe and meet a lot of friendly people. I felt at home.
Posted: June 16, 2025Experienced: May, 2014Romania, Solo travel
Hello! I want to share with you a beautiful experience from a trip I took to Romania. My mother is from there, so I’ve been lucky to visit this country several times, about 5-6, since I was little. Every time I went, I felt very comfortable and safe, especially in the area where my family lives. I never felt any threat or danger, which made me enjoy my holidays even more. One of the places worth seeing is the museums. Although I don’t have many other recommendations, what’s certain is that Romania holds a special place in my heart. I will definitely go again, because every trip there gives me the chance to discover new sides of the place connected to my roots. I recommend visiting it if you want a different and authentic experience. !
Posted: June 1, 2025Safety in Romania
Bucharest
Sibiu
Brasov
Constanta
Cluj-Napoca
Iasi
Bacau
Suceava
Piatra Neamt
Bistrita
Targu Mures
Baia Mare
Satu Mare
Sighisoara
Alba Iulia
Oradea
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