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 3.2 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.
Travel and Meet new People
Get the Travel Ladies app to meet new people, find travel buddies and stay with local women for free through hospitality exchange.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 57 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.9/5 | 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: | 1.5/5 | Not at all 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?
Kyiv
Sometimes some men may look at you strangely or make nasty jokes, but it is very rare that you will get hurt. There is also a low level of theft here, even if you forget something and come back for it, there is a high chance that the thing will be in the same place. If you are just traveling for a short time, there is a high chance that the trip will go well.
Posted: March 3, 2025Kyiv
its safe, because people not angry there but RIGHT NOW it’s dangerous because Kyiv every day has drones/missiles attacks Kyiv is being bombed sometimes. Still we have good defending weapon, but be ready to hear explosions
Posted: March 1, 2025
Marichka
Kyiv
I mean, it's a city in a war country. But comparing to other cities in Ukraine it's definitely not the worst regarding safety at the moment. I've never been robbed, but I do get harassed from time to time. Nothing bad happened tho.
Posted: February 18, 2025
Daryna
Lviv
i did meet some creepy men but they didn’t harass me. i feel pretty safe when walking around the city, but this is only my experience. i would say lviv is safe to travel here. many stores are tourist-oriented :)
Posted: February 17, 2025Kharkiv
Kharkiv is a nice place. It's known for its clear streets, lots of bunches and love of its residents. I live here for already 5 years (currently in the oblast) and I never been sexually assaulted, I never really worried about possiblity of being raped or something. However, as in many other places, weird dudes exist, so it is better to make actions to feel safe. The main thing to be concerned whether you want travel here — is war. Sometimes we have normal days, but most of time the air alert is on. I used to live in such environment, so my I do not feel souch stress unless the explosion is nearby me. But all people who travel there must be aware of risks. Stand with Ukraine🩵💛🇺🇦
Posted: February 14, 2025Kyiv
Kyiv is quite a safe place, despite many westerners thinking it is not safe because of political situation in the country. You can safely stay in hotels that have shelters and if you are visiting your friends especially there should be no worries. Ukrainians are very kind and friendly, and if they agree to host you, you’ll feel like a Queen. Public transport is accessible and you can use taxi if you have anxiety, that is quite cheap. Food is amazing, I’d argue we have the best food in Europe, and that I mean by safety and quality standards.
Posted: February 14, 2025Lviv
The city is overall very safe, not counting ruzzian attacks but if you go to shelter every air alarm, you will be very safe, basements are accessible almost everywhere because of war. Generally speaking, the city is safe, russia is the only problem for us now
Posted: February 9, 2025Kyiv
Despite the war - and obvious danger, Kyiv is pretty safe. I walk alone when it’s dark and the crime lvl is low overall. Robberies/ pickpockets are not a thing here, I’ve never heard of someone experiencing it. The only danger is the war
Posted: February 8, 2025Kyiv
Kyiv is different. I'd say that safety depends on the neighborhood. And I'm not just talking about people, but also about the danger during air alerts. We don't hide in shelters during every air alarm - Kyiv has good air defence. But you need to understand that there is still a risk of danger. What about people - personally, I feel safe, because usually majority of them just don't care about you, but you still need to be careful.
Posted: February 8, 2025Odesa
It’s quite calm big city, there are a police officers everywhere after the dark, but you need to be really careful in some areas of city, like Moldavanka, Poskot, as there are usually higher risk for crime
Posted: February 8, 2025Is Ukraine worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 4 experiences from female travelers
marichka
Ukraine
Ternopil, Group travel
i travelled with my friend (we both r minors lol) but still we felt pretty safe even in the evenings! must visit a lake and city centre ofc best food we had was in 'Depo', nice burgers, sushi and others. also there are many cool cafes! our budget was like near 2k hryvnyas (50$ lol) per person, we stayed there for 4 days but! we lived in my granny's for free so TRANSPORT YES FINALLY. for me, as a person from Lviv where we have 25₴ = 60 cents for one tram/trolley/bus ride (it IS a lot), transport in Ternopil was smth beautiful. it was much cheaper and not that crowded as in Lviv, you have a place to sit and it drives quickly though all city cuz it is small itself. we loved it!
Posted: December 24, 2024Kharkiv, Family travel
Very good place , very nice people, VERY tasty food , especially in Bufet. A lot of parks , and attractions in amusement park. There is a good air and a lot of music , there is nice weather and it’s so cheap. Visit it!
Posted: May 20, 2024Meet locals in Ukraine
Inna
About Me
Hi, I’m Inna, I love to walk around, chill, find beautiful places and great people.
Speaking
Mariia
About Me
Hey girls ❤️ I’m Mariia, I live in Kyiv, UA. I travel solo every year, and would love to connect with travellers and explore our world together ✨
Speaking
Safety in Ukraine
Frequently asked questions
Is Ukraine safe?
Is Ukraine safe to walk alone at night?
Is public transport safe in Ukraine?
What is the crime rate in Ukraine?
What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Ukraine?
What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Ukraine?
What is the risk of being physically attacked in Ukraine?
What is the risk of burglary in Ukraine?
What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Ukraine?
What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Ukraine?
