Is Ukraine Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Ukraine
Safety rating
Women living in Ukraine consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Ukraine consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 31.1% percentage of women in Ukraine 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 89 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Ukraine?
Ivano-Frankivsk
Overall it’s pretty safe, just keep in mind that Ukraine is in war. There are shelters available for anyone, sometimes they provide you with a safe passage to one if you are inside the cafe or restaurant. It’s safe overall, but me mindful of drivers and walking alone in night time. City can be busy at night, so best stay walking in spaces that are decently lighted up. Parks are a big no at night, especially if you are alone.
Posted: June 26, 2025
Yeva
Khmelnytskyi
There are missiles flying overhead, and in general, martial law is in effect, but this city is much safer than other cities in Ukraine. It has good infrastructure, many interesting places, and many safe places. You need to beware of homeless people and mentally ill people affected by the war. But in general, nothing is ever stolen here, and the locals are very kind and helpful.
Posted: June 25, 2025
Kateryna
Lviv
It’s a fairly safe city for women — attacks on women are not common here. There’s a curfew after midnight due to the war, and most people follow it. The police are approachable, speak English, and are generally helpful. There are also many women serving in the police force. What might feel more unsettling to you is the fact that we’re living through a war.
Posted: June 17, 2025
Daryna
Ukraine
if not to count a russian invasion, Ukraine tended to be safer, but for instance in Norway i feel more safe in every way. so i would say Ukraine is okay but may have its flaws. Especially after full scale russian invasion, economy worsened, more drunk men appeared on the streets by the night, so you may experience some unpleasant interaction, minimum. overall it's 6-7/10 ig
Posted: June 8, 2025
Elizabeth
Kyiv
If you are listening to the city's administration's recommendations and warnings during the air raid alerts - you will be safe most of the times. Seek shelter, do not take the war danger lightly. In terms of overall safety - the crime level is not high, it's mostly safe to walk around (just remember be home during the curfew - from 12 pm to 5 am). The public transport is OK, metro is very convenient.
Posted: June 4, 2025
Sofiia
Kropyvnytskyi
This city is generally safe.95 percent is safe.It's quite safe in the dark because it's forbidden to walk in the city after 00:00, so nobody will do smth bad to you. The only thing which can be unsafe is that there are a lotnof refugee and they beg for money or promise smth and then don't do.So you should be very attentive with your money and giving it others
Posted: June 1, 2025Safety in Ukraine
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