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.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 71 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.9/5 | 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: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Ukraine?
Kyiv
The most dangerous things in Kyiv are russian missiles and drones. Every other aspect is pretty safe. I feel really safe in Kyiv during the day or evening, and at night we have curfew, so you aren't supposed to be outside.
Posted: April 21, 2025
Anastasiia
Kyiv
Considering political situation it is not that safe as was, but in the capital city it is moderately safe. As for crime level it is low. Even nowadays there is a lot of foreign tourists and Ukrainians are always happy to help with almost any issue.
Posted: April 21, 2025Odesa
It is a fairly safe city, but far from perfect. We sure have enough of creepy people, stealing is fairly common, so it's better to look after your belongings, especially on markets or crowded streets.
Posted: April 18, 2025
Anna
Kyiv
During the war there are some problems with safety. But in general as I live in city centre I feel comfortable and safe enough. We have shelters in case air alert and you can stay in the underground.
Posted: April 16, 2025
Elisa
Kyiv
It's not the safest place in the world, okay? We have war now and etc. You can have not wanted attention from mens, but they really not often even touch you, but you always can feel the stare. I never been robbed here or assaulted. You just need to have your stuff with you
Posted: April 13, 2025Kyiv
Overall, i find Kyiv to be a pretty safe city for tourists. Yet, it‘s better to stay in districts close to the centre. I would say that the crime level is no bigger than average. Older people sometimes can be homophobic or not welcoming. Nevertheless, it’s not very common.
Posted: April 12, 2025
Yana
Yalta
Ylata is absolutely safe place full of tourists almost all over the year. Don't go outside during night, we have some homeless asn drunk people here (however they are mostly harmless). Overall you can be sure that you're save here
Posted: April 12, 2025
Olena
Odesa
Right now, we have a war, so I guess it's not safe. But we have a life here as well. Restaurants, theatres, shopping malls, and cinemas are working. We have a curfew, but yet we have sometimes parties.
Posted: April 6, 2025
Sofia
Kyiv
Kyiv is a big city, so it depends on a district. I live and study in central part, where safety is hight. The part of Kyiv which is on the left bank of Dnipro river is more unsafe, up to robbery etc. Also some distant districts are unsafe. We sadly have some homeless and drunk people around, which can also make some places unsafe. Public transport is well-organized and safe. On most of streets there are lights at night. Well, now, when it's war, it's all a bit different. People are more organized, not going outside at night. Anyhow, being a typical person from central part of Kyiv, I don't often worry about not being safe.
Posted: April 5, 2025Dnipro
I think city center is a pretty safety, people are friendly and nice. You should avoid countryside regions I have a feeling of safety in the city. My own concerns about robberies, carjackings, physical assaults, harassment in public places, and discrimination, I would say it is low.
Posted: April 1, 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
Adelina
About Me
Hi! I’m Adelina, 22, from Ukraine 💋 I’m dreaming of exploring Europe soon! I love discovering cities — architecture and culture by day, bars and clubs by night. Spontaneous trips and atmospheric places make me the happiest! 💘 I enjoy long walks and recently got into running. Currently finishing my master’s in marketing. Also love being in front of the camera — sometimes I go to photo shoots just for fun :)
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Anastasiia
About Me
Hi, I’m Anastasia! I’m a final-year university student, but not for long—I’ll be graduating soon. I also work full-time as a business analyst. I’m an animal lover with a wonderful cat at home. I’m passionate about creative hobbies like drawing, origami, and clay sculpting—basically anything that involves working with my hands. I’m also a huge fan of video games, board games, movies, and TV shows. Music is my constant companion—I simply can’t live without it. I love driving and, of course, traveling! My dream is to explore more and more places in the future, meeting amazing people along the way.
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