Is Moscow Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Moscow

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
1.8 /5

Women living in Moscow consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 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 101 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

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:

1.4/5Not 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?

Даша

Даша

Well, Moscow is quite a safe city - many cameras and police everywhere… but of course unfortunately men may get you somewhere - in the streets, bars etc. and try to “flirt” with you. but it happened to me only several times. I do not worry about being robbed at all, and our transport system is very safe. But beware of drunk ppl or police checking!

Posted: July 15, 2025
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In general, Moscow is a very safe city for women (compared to my experience in Latin America). Here in Moscow, no matter what time it is, you can go for a walk alone around the city without fear of being robbed or kidnapped. There are policemen and people are very respectful.

Posted: July 15, 2025
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Fancie

Fancie

Walk at night and no one bothers you. Lights everywhere, 24 hour stores, pharmacies and flower shops are always open. " MOSCOW NEVER SLEEPS" if you see alcoholics, they are focused on the liquor, not aggressive.

Posted: July 13, 2025
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Dzhamilia

Dzhamilia

Overall Moscow is a safe city, but as everywhere else, precautions must be taken. For example, don't leave things unattended, don't walk alone too late, don't drink a lot of alcohol in an unfamiliar place, etc.

Posted: July 12, 2025
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Moscow is mostly a very safe city, as there are a lot of cameras and police around. In the city center there is nothing to be afraid of as long as you don’t break the law - otherwise the police probably will catch you. However it’s good to be cautious around drunk people in the suburbs, though they are mostly harmless.

Posted: July 11, 2025
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Julia

Julia

Moscow is a great and safe city. You can feel absolutely okay while walking in dress or using public transport, even at night. People around are friendly and always ready to help, especially in the center of a city.

Posted: July 10, 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 3.9 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 1.8 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 very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 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