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Crime in Tbilisi, Georgia
Crime rates in Tbilisi, Georgia
| Level of crime | 15.39 | Very Low | |
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | 46.65 | Moderate | |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 16.15 | Very Low | |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 14.95 | Very Low | |
| Worries car stolen | 10.92 | Very Low | |
| Worries things from car stolen | 17.39 | Very Low | |
| Worries attacked | 18.38 | Very Low | |
| Worries being insulted | 20.42 | Low | |
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion | 20.05 | Low | |
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | 28.20 | Low | |
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 23.38 | Low | |
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 16.46 | Very Low | |
| Problem corruption and bribery | 24.75 | Low |
Safety in Tbilisi, Georgia
| Safety walking alone during daylight | 92.03 | Very High | |
| Safety walking alone during night | 78.49 | High |
Contributors: 212
Last update: January 2019
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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32 Comments so far
Violent crime is very rare, so is even pit-pocketing. Only thing you have to avoid is private taxi fares, they might charge you twice more if they will see that you are foreigner. Try to use Metro train (very clean and very deep) or buses where you pay electronically. Also "Taxify"-Georgian version of Uber is very effective and cheap.
For the taxi also if you're a tourist they charged you more than double of the regular fare. This activity is very common, even the legit taxi they have meter but they didn't used it. Better things to do before you get in ask first how much the fare to the place you're going to. If you think it's is over price then try to look for another taxi. Normally a distance of a kilometer should be charged at least 1 LARI nothing more.
I have been in Georgia 3 times, I was excited all the time. People are very nice and always ready to help. Police is everywhere and always pleasant. Nobody tries to abuse each other, everybody are smiling. Love these people and that country.
The roads are also filthy and have human faeces/ poop along the road. We saw people pooping just on the pavement next to an open plot of land!! This is common among Georgian locals to poop in public actually because in Georgia (Tbilisi) they don't have public toilets! Georgian women and men do this. It's common to smell pee and see traces of urine streaming off the pavements.
If you're a female tourist, have a friend with you as the Georgian men are known for sexually assaulting (and in a recent case also raping) female tourists. The UK embassy has warned their citizens against Georgian local men who target foreign girls. So be prepared and protect yourself.
Also, male tourists should be careful of the local Georgian woman prostitutes who stand on many streets in Tbilisi. Yes, they are cheap- roughly $30-but be careful because they can infect you as they do not use condoms. Don't be fooled by the cheap price, Georgia is an impoverished country, and healthcare is very poor, so you can and will get infected by the Georgian girls/ prostitutes.
...many people know they show bord for "tradition Thai Massage" but in side 70%-80% they sale sex
...i recoment to check them activity at rustaveli street near by libery building . the shop a litle bit hiden near by coffee bean cafe
...this make immage nature & culture country like Georgia to be Sex city from Thailand
...why no one do any thing !!!
I've spent a few months here, and I've never had any issues.
Georgia is a bad country
Good is Brazil 59 thousand peoples murdered for year
I think that Georgian government got to take the plunge and stop corruption! Patriarchate is overgrown with mafia. Speaking of which, so-called see 'Patriarchate Mafia' manipulate Georgian people. They use a patriarch as the tool of the manipulation. Yeah, crime is low here but it happens everywhere right? You (as the tourist) will never be mistreated by Georgians. They are super hosts, everyone speaks highly of them!!! You are welcome in Georgia!
By the way, i read the mean comment about crime in villages. Guess what, you can wear anything, even 'vivid colors' , you don't have to be modest just be yourself! You will never be outraged because of your race,color,sexuality or gender!
I read in comments that Georgian like/love Russians. Well, NO. Georgian do not love anyone other than themselves, they are just too polite to say that. If you want to be safe and enjoy staying there, NEVER, I mean NEVER discuss politics or History with locals. You can listen, ask questions, but if you are asked to provide your opinion, say that you have no idea about politics in this region, although you know Russia had a war with Georgia, so you just have some questions... Discussing politics (current or something from history book) is nearly never a good idea.
I have been in more than 40 countries around the world and Georgia is one of the most distinctive places I have ever been. It is much more diverse than you might think such for such a small country. Mostly, it is very safe and crime rates are low, but all this statistics that you might come across over the internet is not 100% true for all Georgia. Tbilisi, Batumi and other bigger cities are really safe. Unless you try to get into trouble, you will be safe. People are tolerant and rarely aggressive. It is nearly impossible to find someone who had anything stolen for last 10 or more years. Robberies are extremely low. If you are a bit careful, nobody will steal anything from you. It is true that violent crime level (such as murder and shooting) increased, but such crime nearly never involves foreigners or strangers (Georgians are not aggressive. Usually they do not act offensively).
Smaller villages are totally different from city experience. Rural villages are more aggressive towards foreigners and strangers. To avoid any trouble, you would be better of by sticking to some rules: 1. Always be polite and keep calm; 2. Dress conservatively - avoid vivid colors, shorts and revealing tops (this applies to both men and women); 3. read a bit about eastern orthodox church (you will be visiting lots of churches, so knowing how to behave there is very important).
I spent nearly 10 months in Georgia and it was a wonderful experience. I have never been robbed, offender or otherwise mistreated by anyone.
What I can say about this country is that I never had problems with people when Saakashvili was here.
When the new president came, he let out a lot of people from the jail, and I got my phone stolen, not only that there was an attempt for rape(not all men are like that here, but assholes are everywhere, so I thought u needed to know). So, girls please be careful with the men here, of course unless you are interested in them :)
We have a lot of people from India, Pakistan and Africa here, they study in the Medical University and people are quite nice to them, can't say that they LOVE them here, but they are nice.
Walking around in the night? No problem, just make sure to watch around and not walk in some dark alleys and stuff(which can be said about ANY city)
Make sure to not show that you have a lot of money if that makes sense. People WILL use it. Taxi drivers, in restaurants, etc etc. Be modest, don't show off for your own good.
The city itself is wonderful and very historical.
-Lives in Tbilisi for 14 years, married to a georgian man.
I'd like to know what is the situation in Georgia now, in 2016. Yes, I read all the post, but the informations are a bit of confused. I'm female and I'm not sure if is safe to go to Georgia alone. I also would like to ask if somebody can send me Georgian online newspapers (www.???).
Thanks, guys!
i am planing to move Georgia Tbilisi with my family and plan to open my own business like restaurant or coffee shop and need to know about its good idea or not.
These days Tbilisi's being a terrible city. really gives me the creeps! almost everyone is rude and negative even with each-others. Liar-stinky-swollen-unsettled citizens of Tbilisi. there are only few places where you can feel safe and comfortable.
NONE OF THEM speaks English, but Russian.
most of Georgians adore Russia despite they bombed and exploded Gori and some other Georgian cities couple of years ago. that's very interesting thing. no fuck*n idea but they still LOVE Russia. only few people tries to protest and not to be like others.
I can surely say that Georgia is 100x times safer than USA, UK or any european country. It is in South-Eastern region but It is nowhere near Russia, Ukraine or any other countries. First of all police in Georgia is very strict about everything and they are everywhere. I am British Citizen originally from Georgia and I find myself 100x times safer in Georgia than in England. You can go and visit the country anytime and never be afraid to walk alone outside at night.