Crime in Budapest, Hungary
Crime rates in Budapest, Hungary
| Level of crime | 30.53 | Low | |
| Crime increasing in the past 5 years | 46.31 | Moderate | |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 30.74 | Low | |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 27.51 | Low | |
| Worries car stolen | 31.01 | Low | |
| Worries things from car stolen | 37.49 | Low | |
| Worries attacked | 27.20 | Low | |
| Worries being insulted | 32.62 | Low | |
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | 25.99 | Low | |
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | 38.27 | Low | |
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 44.31 | Moderate | |
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 22.74 | Low | |
| Problem corruption and bribery | 70.75 | High |
Safety in Budapest, Hungary
| Safety walking alone during daylight | 84.78 | Very High | |
| Safety walking alone during night | 62.35 | High |
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Last update: May 2024
These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 5 years.
If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high.
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I regularly walk in the city with my camera, hence I look like a tourist, and have never encountered any pickpocket, let alone robber (which of course doesn't mean you don't have to be careful, bad things can happen anywhere).
Just listen to your common sense and avoid sketchy people and tourist traps (like you would at any big city), 99% you'll be fine. :)
I visited hungary some time ago and seriously, it's a depressing country I will always avoid.
It's difficult to start...
To be honest, I loved this city so much that I introduced this city and its sightseeings for many foreigners.
I always recommended the capital of Hungary, as it was a warm and friendly city. I loved the atmosphere, the bridges, Danube and the suburbs like Dunakeszi. I still like Margaret Island, Óbudai Island and Citadel. They are still worth to visit at least once in a lifetime. As for politics and life in general, it became a serious topic. On the one hand, you are not allowed to reveal your opinion of politics or economy, or if you do so, your life can get in danger. On the other hand, it is more and more dangerous to write about the truth, and easier to keep secrets and walk away. It is almost impossible to have some privacy as "Big Brother" is always watching you. The real problem is that multinational companies put a huge pressure on government, and government put a big pressure on police and people. In general, I consider myself a friendly and warm-hearted guy in this city, that is unfortunately a negative point today. If you are not rude to people, they will be rude to you. You cannot trust in your friends, police or relatives... For me it is a tragedy to write, as I am a positive person, and always will be, so I can write I am still a believer and I hope things can get better. At least soup gulas is really delicious, so I can at least recommend that. :)
In terms of robbery, be vigilant of your belongings and avoid homeless people and drunkards.