Women living in Saint Petersburg consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Women living in Saint Petersburg consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.
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.
Based on 44 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
I think it is safe, but always be on mind, so there are always crazy people. It is more often safe then not. Do not only go in Kupchino when it is dark, other places are safe. Center is always safe. Kiss
Posted: May 25, 2025Anastasia
we have some areas that are not the safest, I live in the city center, it feels calm and safe even at night, BUT!! In the central part of the city, there may be whole labyrinths of courtyards, like a well of houses, where you can find trouble if you're unlucky, simply because some people can drink there and there are no cameras, so being a traveler, I wouldn't look there at night, at least alone, but in general it's also safe there, there are entrances. in the entrances, but I think many people will find this space uncomfortable and disturbing, but during the day it does not look scary at all. Also about dangerous areas - avoid the Murino area, there are often some kind of riots there. Nevsky Prospekt is the main street of the city, the whole center has a vibrant nightlife as well as many bars. So many ladies, when walking there at night, be vigilant because on Nevsky Prospekt on Friday evening, drunken assholes may think that everyone who is on the street is doing this because they want to get to know them, as it often happens.but I didn't disclose any egregious cases of indecent behavior, just annoying attention from vacationers, which often happens. the last thing I want to warn you about is not to go to random untested spas and massage parlors on Nevsky Prospekt- there are many salons that are actually sex services, so it's better to find a spa or massage site and go to the verified address from the site, do not go to the first massage salon in the city center.
Posted: May 19, 2025Nastya
It's safe enough, but there are a lot of drinkers in the center on weekends and holidays and you need to be careful. Sometimes you may encounter aggression or a fight on the street, but in general, if you walk along the central illuminated streets, then you are safe.
Posted: May 9, 2025Olga
My experience in Saint Petersburg is quite good. I haven’t experienced any of sexual harassment or assault, however I steal prefer being careful walking around after dark and so on. In the city center, in my opinion, you don’t have to worry at all, even during the night. There is a lot of lightning on streets
Posted: May 8, 2025I live there for 3 years now, but I feel very safe, I usually walk late at night alone, but i hadn’t any troubles, I also felt safe all over the russia (but u still need to be aware, because still there’s some sort of crime, even if not that high)
Posted: May 8, 2025I feel like Saint Petersburg is a pretty safe place especially daytime,it can feel less save in the dark,but I recommend it Many girls and women walk alone and they feel good . There are some areas that can be less safe,but in general it is good for a women.
Posted: May 7, 2025I stayed at Kino Hostel. We took the separate room for 2p. I felt safe. From the centre it’s more dirty but overall I loved it. The museums are must have to go to! But you need hours to see all of the paintings! Prepare comfortable shoes!
Posted: April 10, 2025