Is Russia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Russia
Safety rating
Women living in Russia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Russia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 23.3% percentage of women in Russia 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 237 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.1/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Russia?
liza
Moscow
Moscow is actually a very safe city, you can literally leave your bag on a beach or in a cafe and most probably nothing will happen. Of course, criminals exist everywhere and incidents happen, so you should never forget about precautions and be careful. But overall, you should be pretty unlucky to face something if you stick to lit streets. But strangers could be dangerous! Be careful with them.
Posted: August 10, 2025Saint Petersburg
Public transport is very good, in the touristic areas there’s some scammers but they’re not dangerous mostly, just don’t give anyone money for nothing! And don’t stay alone in a questionable areas without people after dark (touristic areas are fine)
Posted: August 9, 2025
Vasilisa
Mytishchi
As a big city near the capital, it has cameras, police checking around, most of the time there are people on the streets. Might be pickpockets in crowds or public transport at peak hours, so better keep your bag in sight and pockets closed. Night might feel unsafe, but staying on big streets and public places is Ok. You can ask locals for help, especially young women, pairs, and police, they mostly will kindly guide you and lead if needed.
Posted: August 7, 2025Novosibirsk
It's quiet safe, I didn't feel bad living here for 5 years. I live in university campus, But I also can say about the city, I walk with my friends through the city sometimes in the middle of the night and it's ok
Posted: August 7, 2025Ulan-Ude
Generally speaking, Ulan-Ude is safe for living, but I am still always trying to be as careful as possible here in Ulan-Ude. Once someone stole my mother's pouch from the car in broad daylight. Inside there was a really huge amount of money, though the police almost didn't do anything about it :\ And also I think it is not really safe to be outside after dark, because of drunk people on streets, so please be careful and go on taxi.
Posted: August 6, 2025Moscow
Moscow is fine! People sleeping in the metro — that’s definitely true. But I don’t recommend walking alone at night in the sleeping areas. About me — nothing ever happened, but it can feel kinda scary. In the city center even naked walk — no one will offend you
Posted: August 6, 2025Is Russia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 20 experiences from female travelers
Vasilisa
Russia
Inozemtsevo, Family travel
We stayed in spa retreat, good for health, lots of options, some spa procedures are too expensive. Territory of the resort is private and safe. Village around is nice for local experience. Recommend to visit wine manufacture and try local wine, also there is a local beer manufacture. Not so much things to do in the village, other than manufactures and walking around. Going to mountain trips really worth it, better choose 2-3 days to go on a car mountain trips in different places. Also you can go to nearest cities for excursions and sightseeing. Place got interesting history and architecture.
Posted: August 7, 2025
TATSIANA
Belarus
Gorno-Altaysk, Group travel
Gornoaltaysk is a very beautiful region. It is not expensive, with many places to stay in different price categories. The area is safe, and the food is tasty and inexpensive. Prices are listed in Russian rubles.
Posted: July 24, 2025Experienced: May, 2025Safety in Russia
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