Crime in Moscow, Russia

Crime rates in Moscow, Russia

Level of crime
34.43 Low
Crime increasing in the past 3 years
41.34 Moderate
Worries home broken and things stolen
26.00 Low
Worries being mugged or robbed
29.67 Low
Worries car stolen
30.80 Low
Worries things from car stolen
36.87 Low
Worries attacked
35.59 Low
Worries being insulted
36.66 Low
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion
28.71 Low
Problem people using or dealing drugs
36.30 Low
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft
41.05 Moderate
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery
28.51 Low
Problem corruption and bribery
71.99 High

Safety in Moscow, Russia

Safety walking alone during daylight
82.81 Very High
Safety walking alone during night
56.69 Moderate

Contributors: 1189

Last update: May 2024

These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 3 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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15 Comments so far
Anonymous on May 08, 2024:
As a center of a police-ruled country, Moscow is really safe. I never had any troubles with night walking, even when I was a pink-haired teen guy. So, if you are wondering about personal safety, it is great there.

The other part of the medal is political stuff, I am away from it, but even for me it doesn't seem the best.

About nationalism, sexism and homophobia. Well, nationalism is not like KKK or something bad. But things you may deal with are: lots of eyes on you if you are black/east Asian, some of the lessors will not deal with you if you are west Asian. For all others, the only national-based conflict I can imagine is a drunk guy in a cheap bar bullying you. However, you should keep in mind that people there rarely speak English well.

Problems with sexism I just can't imagine, maybe in some Muslim regions, definitely not in Moscow.

Homophobia is actually there, and even at the law level. But what does it lead to?

1) Do not wear LGBT symbols
2) Do not produce gay content
3) You can't change your gender here
4) Default pronation

About stealing. If you lose something, you most certainly lose it. For me, it is like a 20% chance that the person who found it will try to find you. But I have never faced or heard stories of theft or robbery. No one leaves car open, but there is no kia boys or smthg like this
Alexander Yatsenko on Mar 24, 2024:
"Contrary to previos comments, people are MURDERED because of thir race or clothes (and especially because of their gender and sexual orientation)"

Total bullshit. MURDERED BECAUSE OF THEIR GENDER. Well, yeah. We don`t love women, we kill them :)
In fact, Moscow is really safe. I walk at night without fear, not even in the city center
Diego on Jan 05, 2024:
One of the best places in Europe......Far better than most western cities.
Anonymous on Aug 23, 2023:
Moscow is the safiest place in the world. Every one is trying to help with smth and people look really happy.
Dmitry on Jan 13, 2023:
This city may be safe, but the sexism, homphobia, and xenophobia (natioanlism) are VERY big problems of Moscow and the whole Russia. People are bigoted and agressive. Even if some tourists never encountered these problems - I have: I was living in Moscow for 28 years. If you are "different" or is not bland and grey as a typical russian citizen - you will be looked at obliquely, possibly verbally attacked, rejected. The country and its people is extremely hostile to individuality and does not accept freedom of expression. Especially now, when the war is ongoing.

Contrary to previos comments, people are MURDERED because of thir race or clothes (and especially because of their gender and sexual orientation). It won't change in the near future, as such behaviour and agression is state-backed. Is someone tells you that there are no nationalism and xenophobia in Russia - he either lies, or doesn't kknow what the situation in Russia is.
Anonymous on Oct 31, 2022:
To Eugene

Yes I agree Russia is full of malicious terrorists and I'm one of them.

Russian citizen
Eugene on Oct 28, 2022:
Even here it is fake filled by russians mostly. This crime rating looks like a joke ...
Russia is a country-terrorist and it cannot be safe. It's their native mentality.
Stanislava on Sep 28, 2022:
Moscow is one of the safest cities I've ever been too. You may like or dislike Russia and politics attached, but it's one of the cleanest, safest European cities there is. Absolutelly sure safer than Paris, Rome, New York, and Berlin.
svitlana on Sep 19, 2022:
good everning illigal rds from 2008 year which dont know me carter uk 55 year and doing shame reputation for me on during many year and for my friends on during many year
Anonymous on Feb 13, 2022:
#Lois Ford the United States is enemies of Russia because the government hate Russia but some American people love Russia and some Russian people love United States but it;s ok you’re still allowed in Moscow
Zm on Aug 24, 2021:
More than 100 different nations live in Russia and Moscow. You shouldn't worry about problems based on nationality. Moscow is becoming safer every year. Dont listen to anonymous, it’s safer here than in Athens, Belgrade, Kiev and many European cities. Here you will not find scammers like in the cities of Italy and France.
Anonymous on Jul 25, 2021:
I advise you not to risk visiting Russia because the Russian people are racist, barbaric and very savage, Russia is a country of prostitution, crime, corruption and racism, and these characteristics are unique to Russia without other European countries.
Victor Muraviev on Feb 12, 2021:
Wonderful place. If it were to be less corrupt it would be absolutely flawless.
Anonymous on Jan 05, 2021:
So many Russophobic comments here. Most cities are quite safe. Just use common sense, and don’t walk in dark or dangerous looking places.
Anonymous on Jan 02, 2021:
We have always been deceived by the media and we used to see Russia as the country of a thousand and one nights, but this is completely wrong. Russia is a country that is not suitable for a visit, and the Russian people have a very strange character. The Russians are thirsty for violence and bloodshed, selfish and misunderstand people.
The bottom line is that visiting Russia or interacting with the Russians is not recommended and is not recommended.