Is Kyiv Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Kyiv

Safety rating

Moderate
3 /5

Women living in Kyiv consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.3 /5

Women living in Kyiv consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

Violence rating

31.1%

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 24 experiences

Safety rating:

3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.8/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is 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, 2025
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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
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Marichka

Marichka

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
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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Inna

Inna

It’s not. Safe, I mean. There are missiles and drones flying around every single day. But yeah - walking along home after dark - I’m not worried. But there’s also curfew from 00:00 till 05:00 - which means you can’t go outside at that time. Still beautiful here though,

Posted: January 24, 2025
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I’d say it’s pretty safe, especially the central part of the city. In any way, it’s better to stay in central area if you’re a tourist - just because you can get lost or go into not the most safest areas. But honestly, it’s pretty safe, if anything - people are always welcome to help, especially when they understand that you’re not local due to your vulnerable state.

Posted: January 19, 2025
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It’s a war situation in the city. If you follow instructions and go to the shelter during air sirens this increases the chances to stay safe. Also, there’s a high crime level. But in the city center, the safety level is higher.

Posted: January 18, 2025
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Lina

Lina

Kyiv is not safe know 🥲 A rocket or drone could fly into your home at any time. Don't come to Ukraine until the war is over. I stay here know only because of my boyfriend (he cant leave the country).

Posted: January 3, 2025
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Safety in Ukraine

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyiv safe?

Women living in Kyiv consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is Kyiv safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Kyiv consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Kyiv?

Women living in Kyiv consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Kyiv?

Women living in Kyiv consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Kyiv?

Women living in Kyiv consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Kyiv?

Women living in Kyiv consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Kyiv?

Women living in Kyiv consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Kyiv?

Women living in Kyiv consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Kyiv?

Women living in Kyiv consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Kyiv?

Women living in Kyiv consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5