Is Moscow Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Moscow consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Moscow consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Violence rating

23.3%

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 111 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Moscow?

Moscow is pretty safe, especially if you walk till 12am. People are generally friendly, and public transport is super convenient but safe, especially the underground. Sometimes it might be rather uncomfortable to walk at night but usually nothing happens

Posted: August 29, 2025
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Anastasia

Anastasia

You can sleep in a subway and still have your things NOT stolen! You can feel totally safe walking in the city centre, but be careful taking night walks in residential areas. In general, we have a fairly peaceful atmosphere.

Posted: August 26, 2025
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liza

liza

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, 2025
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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, 2025
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Albina

Albina

Most areas of Moscow are very safe, except for some areas on the outskirts (Medvedkovo, Vykhino, and similar). The locals are very well-mannered, but there are sometimes unmannered migrants, but if someone starts bothering you, the Russians will definitely stand up for you, which I am proud of in my city! There are many police officers, especially in the center, so you are often safe here.

Posted: August 4, 2025
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Is Moscow worth visiting?

Solo travel

It was a really nice trip. You can travel on a budget. There’s lots to see and do. I’d definitely try local cuisine, there’s a wide choice of dineries. Taxi is affordable, safe. Avoid travelling in the rush hour, the streets can be blocked.

Posted: December 3, 2024
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Safety in Russia

Frequently asked questions

Is Moscow safe?

Women living in Moscow consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Moscow safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Moscow consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Moscow?

Women living in Moscow consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Moscow?

Women living in Moscow consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Moscow?

Women living in Moscow consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Moscow?

Women living in Moscow consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Moscow?

Women living in Moscow consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Moscow?

Women living in Moscow consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Moscow?

Women living in Moscow consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Moscow?

Women living in Moscow consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5