Is Split Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Split, generally provides a safe environment for travelers, including solo female travelers. Violent crime is rare, though petty theft or pickpocketing in crowded areas may be a concern. The city is well-lit, and locals are often helpful and kind to tourists. Public transportation is reliable and safe to use even at night; nevertheless, basic precautions like awareness of your surroundings should always be practiced.

Safety rating

4.2 /5

Based on 20 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.1 /5

Based on 9 experiences from local women

Split is currently ranked #11 safest place in Croatia for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Split?

Safety at night:Safe

Split is generally a safe city to wander around during the night. The city is well-lit with plenty of people around, creating a vibrant yet comforting environment. However, it's always good to be vigilant and stay in the more populated areas as quiet, less busy areas can have a higher risk of petty crime. As with any travel destination, it is sensible not to flaunt valuable possessions and keep important documents and cash secured and out of sight. Avoid isolated areas and stick to the main routes and well-lit streets.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Split, is generally safe, reliable and efficient for solo female travelers. The buses operate regularly connecting all parts of the city and its outskirts. It has been reported to be safe, even during late hours. However, as with any travel, it is important to be aware of your surroundings, watch out for pickpockets and avoid isolated stops, particularly at night.

Street harassment:Low

Split generally has a safe and welcoming environment for solo female travelers. While occasional instances of cat-calling or inappropriate comments can occur, such incidents are not a common part of the experience here. The majority of locals are respectful, and severe incidents are rarely reported.

Petty crimes:Low

Split, is generally safe for solo female travelers. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing and purse snatching do occur, especially in crowded areas and on public transport. However, they are not very common and taking general precautions like watching your belongings and not flashing valuables can significantly reduce the risk.

Is Split worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 20 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

3.9/5

Safety

4.2/5

Food

3.8/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5

Pauline

France

Group travel

Tourists are really unwanted here i believe, i had a night interaction with people were they were basically threatening us. Overall it was a great stay but when you there you gotta be informed that it is a new touristic place and that the large amount of touristic devices are a burden for some of the population, so don’t overstep !!

Posted: July 19, 2025

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Sesselja

Iceland

Couple travel

It was really nice stay. We stayed in split but it’s very expensive. We went to the beach most days and also visited krka national park which í would recommend. We also went on a pirateship it’s was really fun. Downtown grill was a really nice restraunt we ate there pretty often.

Posted: June 25, 2025

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Family travel

I went to Split in July 2025, and I loved it! Overall, I feel like it’s a safe city, perfect for families or group of friends they are looking for a relaxing vacation. I truly recommend to book a boat trip around the coast, and explore new bitches every day. The food is amazing, inexpensive and perfect for a low budget. Basically every day in the smaller towns around Split offer typical vendor events when you where you can find cute little souvenirs for really cheap. The house where we were staying in was basically new, really near the beach and the downtown. I can’t wait to go back there!

Posted: May 19, 2025

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Family travel

Split is safe but in crouds be alert of scammers and pisckpockets. Accommodation is not the cheapest and also food. There were a lot of altivities and public transport was eazy and covered the whole area.

Posted: April 8, 2025

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Savannah

Germany

Family travel

10€ shuttlebus from airport, nice cheap airbnb next to the famous bačvice beach, colorful and creative bars at night, old town is made of stone and has those neat backyard areas, prices are mostly fixed in shops

Posted: September 5, 2024Experienced: August, 2024

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Is Split safe for women?

Safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

Crime index

1.6 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

Petra

Split us so safe that it's a cultural shock when I travel to another country and have to worry about being robbed. The kids play in the streets alone until midnight and there is no possibility of them being kidnapped (I also grew up that way). There can be a few questionable people on the bus, especially on lines 60 and 37, but you never have to feel endangered they are just in their own world and not harmful at all. If you imagine the safest place to visit, that is Split.

Posted: August 22, 2025

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