Is Moscow Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

Women living in Moscow consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 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 116 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.8/5A 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:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Moscow?

Sasha

Sasha

Unfortunately, Moscow in particular and Russia in general is not a very safe place for women. Especially when it’s dark, especially if you’re far away from the downtown. I don’t feel very safe walking without my “safety kit” at night. I don’t feel safe with taxi drivers, with men in the elevators and when there is no one around but a single man on the dark street

Posted: September 20, 2025
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Елизавета

Елизавета

Well, I’ve always been told by my father that I must be really careful every time. He used to forbid me to return home late by myself and preferred ordering a taxi just for safety. Yet living here my whole life I’ve never experienced anything dangerous like this. I’ve seen an act of sexual harassment in a metro train once and that time a huge group of kind people helped that poor lady to deal with it. I don’t follow criminal news but myself I’ve never seen or experienced anything scary. The only thing I’m afraid of is darkness and going back home through the dark alleys is awful😅. But even there I am pretty sure that nothing can happen, at least at the place I live)

Posted: September 18, 2025
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In general, there are cameras on the streets everywhere, but you should avoid walking alone in the dark on deserted streets at night. I live in a not-so-safe area, but I haven't had any unsafe incidents in two years.

Posted: September 13, 2025
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Nastya

Nastya

It's fine overall. Not the safest but not the most dangerous. I've been to a lot of places, but still it's hard for me to properly compare and say my final conclusion, so I would suggest asking more people about it

Posted: September 12, 2025
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Moscow is safe, when you live in the centre of it. There are a lot of police everywhere, so you feel safe everywhere. Some parts of Moscow are kinda scary, but the most of sightseeing are located in the beautiful and safe places

Posted: September 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 4.3 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 4.6 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 2.1 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 1.8 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 1.4 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