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 95 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | 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: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Ukraine?
Kyiv
I’ve lived in a few different countries, and I feel more comfortable in Ukraine than them (except Krakow, I felt even safer there). I literally don’t worry about anything here) once in a long while some guy won’t take a hint and talk to me longer than I want him to. I can’t say everyone’s experience is like mine, maybe I got lucky. But overall I feel like this city is safer than a lot. And I definitely worry about nothing here.
Posted: July 18, 2025Kyiv
Kyiv is a fairly safe city, with the exception of some areas that are not touristy and are not recommended for visiting by me personally, such as Troyeshchyna, Darnitsa. It gets notably more uncomfortable at night time. Generally i’m gonna give Kyiv 7 out of 10 in terms of safety
Posted: July 11, 2025
Verona
Odesa
It’s a thriving and wonderful city full of fun and caring people. Always ready to help and keep you company. The city is known for its beaches, restaurants, markets. The safety is fine, only mugs could be a problem, but the war is a peril to your life, naturally.
Posted: July 8, 2025
Sofiia
Lviv
It is in generally safe place, I haven’t experienced anything bad like having something stolen or being afraid of some people. Obviously you’d better avoid narrow roads and drunk people. But due to the active war since 2021 , it is up to you to risk. It is not as bad as in other cities, but you never know.
Posted: July 2, 2025
Margaryta
Kyiv
Kyiv in overall is quite safe, but it can differentiate regarding to the certain parts of the city. l recommend to avoid such districts like: Vokzalna metro station, Nyvky, Lukyanivska street, Shulyavska street. These ones can be crammed by suspicious or drunk people
Posted: June 29, 2025
Nataliia
Kyiv
Of course, it is difficult to assess the overall level of security due to a full-scale invasion, but in terms of the level of threats from rape, theft or harassment, in my opinion it is very low. So I feel safe on the streets in the evening
Posted: June 28, 2025Is Ukraine worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 6 experiences from female travelers
Kyiv, Solo travel
Did I feel safe? Mostly yes, but with caution. Air raid alerts happen, and you need to stay updated. People go on with life, but the war is still real. I felt safe during the day in central areas, especially with locals around. Things to do / skip: Do: – Walk around Podil, Andriyivskyy Descent, and Mariinsky Park – Visit St. Sophia’s Cathedral and Kyiv Pechersk Lavra – Check out local bookshops and cozy cafés – Try a banya (Ukrainian sauna) for a unique experience Skip: – Expensive tourist traps (some souvenir shops and “photo spots” near Maidan) – Overpriced tours that don’t offer local insight Food / restaurants: – Milk Bar — perfect brunch and desserts – Puzata Hata — budget-friendly Ukrainian classics – Hum:Hum — great hummus spot in Podil – Veterano Pizza — owned by war vets, with a mission – Also: get syrnyky and varenyky at any good local cafe Budget: I spent around $25–35/day comfortably (including food, transport, and entrance tickets). Cafés were affordable. Street food & bakeries were cheap and tasty. Accommodation: I stayed in a cozy apartment in Podil (Airbnb). Safe, quiet, and well-located. You can also find nice hostels or hotels in the city center. Getting around: Very easy! The metro is fast, cheap, and clean (and it doubles as a bomb shelter). Uber/Bolt are cheap and safe. Locals were helpful when I needed directions. Itinerary (4 days): Day 1: City center walk – Maidan, Khreshchatyk, and Saint Sophia Day 2: Podil exploration + Dnipro river views + sunset from Volodymyrska Hill Day 3: Pechersk Lavra, WWII Museum, and Motherland Monument Day 4: Coffee, street art, shopping, and relaxing in a park
Posted: June 8, 2025
Sophia
Ukraine
Karpaty, Couple travel
People are very friendly, they helped us almost for free. The food was delicious, the views were damn good, and we didn't need a big budget because we were just relaxing rather than looking for activities. There were problems with transportation, because these are mountains, but the locals saved the races here.
Posted: May 20, 2025Experienced: August, 2024Safety in Ukraine
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