Level of crime | 41.49 | Moderate | |
Crime increasing in the past 3 years | 48.47 | Moderate | |
Worries home broken and things stolen | 43.52 | Moderate | |
Worries being mugged or robbed | 33.09 | Low | |
Worries car stolen | 41.44 | Moderate | |
Worries things from car stolen | 48.23 | Moderate | |
Worries attacked | 33.52 | Low | |
Worries being insulted | 35.27 | Low | |
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | 30.97 | Low | |
Problem people using or dealing drugs | 45.01 | Moderate | |
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 50.05 | Moderate | |
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 30.40 | Low | |
Problem corruption and bribery | 83.96 | Very High |
Safety walking alone during daylight | 82.60 | Very High | |
Safety walking alone during night | 54.42 | Moderate |
Contributors: 449
Last update: March 2023
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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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.
From what I've seen is a lot of tourists book a hotel in a bad tourist neighborhood just because its cheap and than cry that they didn't feel safe...spend a few more bucks and rent a good hotel in the north neighborhoods (you will be close to all the tourist places, all the big parks and everything you need). I would recommend the zone between National Palace of Coulture and district Lozenetz which puts you in a very short walking distance from everything you might want to see in the city. There's a Hemus and Hilton hotel in that zone too.
Relax and enjoy Sofia - its a safe and beautiful city that offers a lot of fun.