Crime in Sofia, Bulgaria
Crime rates in Sofia, Bulgaria
| Level of crime | 37.43 | Low | |
| Crime increasing in the past 5 years | 46.49 | Moderate | |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 38.15 | Low | |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 29.27 | Low | |
| Worries car stolen | 37.02 | Low | |
| Worries things from car stolen | 43.50 | Moderate | |
| Worries attacked | 30.33 | Low | |
| Worries being insulted | 33.39 | Low | |
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | 28.65 | Low | |
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | 43.21 | Moderate | |
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 47.14 | Moderate | |
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 26.81 | Low | |
| Problem corruption and bribery | 82.43 | Very High |
Safety in Sofia, Bulgaria
| Safety walking alone during daylight | 84.21 | Very High | |
| Safety walking alone during night | 57.83 | Moderate |
Contributors: 584
Last update: 6 May 2026
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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Gun ownership is extremely rare and when owned it's part duo the occupation, security, police, being a hunter and so on... It's huge news if there's ever a shooting, can't recall the last time it happen.
The biggest threat would be drunks if you're a female, and ego fighters boys in front of discotheques, clubs and . etc.
I've never witnessed robbery in my life, pickpocketing could happen in the public transportation, watch out for gypsies that's not a racist remark, but more a cultural one.
Scams like fake taxis is the most common. I recommend "Yellow Taxi". Just find them through Facebook and follow contacts.
Overall enjoy your stay in the country and don't ruin it by anxiety. The city is SAFE.