Is Bratislava Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
4.2 /5

Women living in Bratislava consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.5 /5

Women living in Bratislava consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

Violence rating

5.5%

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 26 experiences

Safety rating:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.6/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Bratislava?

Kristína

Kristína

Overall, the city is safe. But after dark you should use your discerment and I would recommend not to wear your headphones if you are walking alone. There is an issue with homeless people or drug addicts who will try to harass you, but you can avoid them easily if you are a little bit careful.

Posted: August 14, 2025
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Safe for solo traveling ladies. I live here for 8 years I do not have one single bad experience in public transfer, on the street or in public places. It is a small welcoming capital city for all the girls/genders/people

Posted: August 12, 2025
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Bratislava is overall safe but there are some places like Vrakuňa, Dubrávka or Trnávka that i dont recommend to visit. Walking alone at night gets me worries but its not as bad as in other countries. Stay safe :)

Posted: June 12, 2025
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I think of it as a very calm city. There may be some pickpockets in very crowded areas. The locals seem very calm and helpful. The places that are a bit more sketchy are on the outskirts of the city but that is usually the case for most capitals. Attention is needed when crossing the street but again it depends a lot on the area you’re visiting. The usual tourist attractions places are very safe and clean.

Posted: May 30, 2025
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Pølina

Pølina

it's one of the safest cities in Europe, I worked at the souvenir store, and didn't have any worries leaving from work at 21:00, could most safely walk home or get a bus and go without worrying I'm always going in earphones and don't worry about being robbed

Posted: May 9, 2025
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Is Bratislava worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 16 experiences from female travelers

Paulina

Paulina

Poland

Solo travel

A small city, good for a city break. One day was enough for me to see the sights. In my opinion, it's safe, but at stations, stops, and on buses, I was sometimes approached by homeless people. When they heard I didn't speak their language, they left me alone. Great local wine.

Posted: May 16, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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Safety in Slovakia

Frequently asked questions

Is Bratislava safe?

Women living in Bratislava consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Bratislava safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Bratislava consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Bratislava?

Women living in Bratislava consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Bratislava?

Women living in Bratislava consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Bratislava?

Women living in Bratislava consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

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

Women living in Bratislava consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Bratislava?

Women living in Bratislava consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Bratislava?

Women living in Bratislava 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 Bratislava?

Women living in Bratislava consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Bratislava consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5