Is Brač safe?
Very safe. Crime is rare; scooter and quad crashes, wind and slippery rocks cause most problems.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-05-17.
- Homicide rate in Croatia: 0.7 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Croatia: 7.9 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 192 · Ambulance 194 · Fire 193 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Brač at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Rare. Occasional theft from parked cars and beach bags in season. |
| At night | Quiet and safe; Bol and Supetar have late bars in July–August, the rest of the island is dark. |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women, day and night; bring a torch for village paths. |
| Other risks | Scooter and quad crashes on steep roads; Strong afternoon winds off Bol; Wildfires in dry summers |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Rental firms claiming scratches on scooters or quads on return
Take care
- Steep, narrow island roads on scooters and quads
- Windsurf and SUP in strong maestral: offshore drift
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Swimwear or going shirtless in Split, Dubrovnik and other town centres brings on-the-spot fines
- Drinking alcohol in public spaces is fined in several tourist town centres
- Outdoor fires and barbecues are illegal June–October outside designated areas
How Brač compares in Croatia
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Zagreb | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Zadar | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Pula | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Rovinj | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Korčula | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Brač | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Šibenik | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Krk | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Poreč | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Trogir | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Vis | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Opatija | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Split | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dubrovnik | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hvar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Makarska | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Rijeka | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Brač safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women, day and night; bring a torch for village paths.
Is Brač safe at night?
Quiet and safe; Bol and Supetar have late bars in July–August, the rest of the island is dark.
What is the crime rate in Brač?
Rare. Occasional theft from parked cars and beach bags in season. Nationally, Croatia records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Brač?
Police 192 · Ambulance 194 · Fire 193 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Visit Bol
- Jadrolinija ferries
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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