Is Kharkiv Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Kharkiv
Safety rating
Women living in Kharkiv consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 1.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Kharkiv consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 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 4 experiences
Safety rating: | 1.7/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Kharkiv?
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, 2025Well, it's in Ukraine and it's close to russia so i wouldn't say it's safe AT ALL. Especially, since the full-scale invasion has begun... I will be there in a few days but i highly doubt it's safer than it was before (missiles, air sirens all the time...).
Posted: January 1, 2025
Anastasiia
Kharkiv is extremely beautiful, unique, and vibrant city. There are many international students, mostly studying in Karazina State University. It’s one of the biggest city in Ukraine, so many cultural events and nonprofit initiatives are held there. It’s not perfect, but we, locals, love nevertheless. Oh sorry, it used to be like this, before russians decided to bring the famous russian peace to it. Now it is constantly under attack. Don’t go there. It’s not safe. And it won’t be until russian empire, which goes under the name of russian federation is destroyed.
Posted: August 8, 2024
Olha
Kharkiv is city on the North East of Ukraine which is generally super safe and interesting to explore. But unfortunately in the war time it is not safe as it is very close to russian border. that's why i dont recommend visiting it right now. but after a war, you are welcome!!
Posted: June 13, 2024Is Kharkiv worth visiting?
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 Kharkiv
Olha
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Currently, not in Ukraine ********************************* Hi, everyone! :) A few words about me, I am an open-minded person who is crazy about music. My other passion is travel. I love walking and looking around. I'm interested in everything in this life, from architecture to economics, from music to astronomy. I'm always looking for a way to learn about different cultures, people. I like to have fun, go to dances, climb the castles, meet foreigners, go to cinemas. But I'm also fine to stay at home and watch TV shows with food all day. Sometime I share a dinner/lunch with my hosts and it is important to say that I've been a vegetarian all my life, so please please no for steak houses 😂
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