Is Slovakia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Slovakia
Safety rating
Women living in Slovakia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Slovakia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 5.5% percentage of women in Slovakia 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 73 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Slovakia?
District of Bratislava III
It’s moderate safe. Except for a couple of gypsy gangs that may take advantage of tourists and try and rob them. Some people are not also welcoming to foreigners especially black people. I have had someone tell me to go back where I came from… but that’s a small percentage
Posted: April 18, 2025Bratislava
It’s pretty safe city , of course you should avoid some places that could be dangerous , and during the night it’s better to not be completely alone ,when you go party is better to be in a group , avoid zones as pentagone
Posted: April 15, 2025
Agáta
Bratislava
Bratislava is overall a very safe destination even for solo female travellers, of course you have to be careful with strangers and rather walk at busier streets during the night time, but people in Bratislava are very nice and helpful
Posted: April 11, 2025Presov
Well, its a small city compared to some cities of the world. I would say its retty safe. I would sau that even tho its pretty safe, you should still be careful. Slovak men are very sexist and sometimes you can experience this sexism even in public. I know its ufair and i wish it didnt have to be like this, but id suggest not wearing shor skirts od tank tops and stuff like that in public transport or late at night. It might be okay, it isnt like something always happens, but better safe than sorry.
Posted: April 9, 2025Kosice
I would say pretty safe, but I usually walk in public areas and I am not alone. I would miss parks at night or places without public lights. But I haven't got any problem with it yet or haven't felt worried
Posted: April 8, 2025
Veronika
Bratislava
In my own experience I can say Bratislava is really safe place to live in, I’ve lived here for 10 years and not once did I experience any issues or problems.
Posted: April 3, 2025Podbrezová
Overally I think it's pretty safe place, the only problem might be some of the residents or the wild animals in near villages since it's a place in mountains. If you want to stay here I don't think there is any further safety problem
Posted: March 21, 2025Nitra
It’s a nice city, throughout the day it’s safe, I would say that if you have darker skin you can get looks, being with Slovak can be better for you for sure, lots of night bars and overall it’s pretty chill.
Posted: March 13, 2025Zilina
I think, Žilina is safe city, but I'm worried to walk through the city in the dark. Public transport is safe, because lot of people are using it, so always is there someone and you will never be alone here. Maybe in some part of city is dangerous but I think that in and around the centre is safe.
Posted: February 18, 2025
Ema
Bardejov
Our city is super small and everybody knows each other's so if someone did smt illegal they would be catched really fast, if you forget smt somewhere you will probably never see it again but nobody would steal smt from your hands or pockets that is absolutely not happening there.
Posted: February 16, 2025Is Slovakia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 17 experiences from female travelers
Bratislava, Solo travel
I felt pretty safe in Bratislava during the day but less at night, especially around the Centrum bus station and the Obchodná street. So, I will recommend you to go out with other people and not alone in this city. I really like the Devin Castle with beautiful landscape of nature, very relaxing. I enjoyed a lot too the city Center and the view from the castle and muzeum mesta bratislavy I will recommend the spot “Pasteleria” for the coffee time
Posted: April 23, 2025
Katya
Ukraine
Slovakia, Solo travel
I really enjoyed hitchhiking in Slovakia. I crossed the country from east to west and felt very welcomed everywhere. Bratislava has crazy nightlife, you definitely don't wanna miss this city. I've stayed in Wild Elephants hostel and that is just a crazy place!
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Safety in Slovakia
Bratislava
Zilina
Banská Bystrica
Bojnice
Trencin
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Trnava
Kosice
Bardejov
Presov
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