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 130 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: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Romania?
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, 2025Cluj-Napoca
I think that Cluj-Napoca is a safe city. I live here from 2022 and I haven't got any negative experience since. There are man who look at you on the bus or on the street but they don't say anything to you. Plus there are people everywhere so they can't do anything to you.
Posted: February 15, 2025
Alina
Bucharest
I feel that overall, Bucharest is safe, but you should be aware if your belongings and don't leave your phone random on the ground in the old town near people you just met. Also after 00:00 in the area of Piata Unirii, if you happen to wait for a late night bus, there are some beggers and homeless people that look like zombies walking around,but they are harmless.
Posted: February 14, 2025Bucharest
Bucharest is fairly safe as long as you take care of yourself, do not walk alone let’s say after 10 pm in empty and dark places. In your house u will feel safe usually there are no crimes or break ins.
Posted: February 14, 2025Constanta
Honestly nothing bad had ever happened to me. I heard stories of other people happening something bad to them, but not very bad things either. Here crimes don't happen, from what I know at least. The public transport is pretty chill also
Posted: February 9, 2025Bacau
Pretty chill city, not turistic so not a lot of things to to see, but ok city to live in. It has a nice mall with a couple of shops, we have a great island with a park in it, and right now there is a bridge buying build over the city which is really cool.
Posted: February 6, 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
Sukrati
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Lara
About Me
Hi! I'm Lara, a film student currently living in Terrassa, Barcelona. I am part Greek and Turkish besides my Romanian heritage. I've been studying and living in Romania, the Netherlands and shorty Germany. Right now i'm in Spain. I'm very passionate to learn about cultures. Hobbies wise, cycling, horse riding, cinema, music, films, visiting, (window) shopping, sports, tennis, ski, painting/drawing, photography, reading, you name it. I'm open to anything if it means cherishing and celebrating life a bit more :) 🌞. Would love to be your local tour guide and looking forward to that international experience. What's more beautiful than having friends all around the world?
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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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