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Is Croatia safe?
L1Exercise normal precautions
Is Croatia safe?
One of Europe's safest countries. Violent crime is rare; the realistic risks are summer pickpockets, nightlife overcharging, wildfires and sea or hiking accidents.
Key facts
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-05-17.
- Homicide rate: 0.7 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths: 7.9 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 192 · Ambulance 194 · Fire 193 · All emergencies 112.
- Solo women: Generally comfortable for solo women, including cities at night. Use app taxis and share your ride; assaults in taxis have been reported.
Risks, scams and laws
Main risks
- Pickpockets in Split, Dubrovnik and Zagreb in peak season
- Summer wildfires, especially along the coast
- Leftover landmines in rural Slavonia and Karlovac areas; stay on paths
- Fast-changing mountain weather for hikers, even in summer
Common scams
- 'Gentlemen's clubs' running up bills of thousands of euros
- ATMs and card terminals pushing poor-rate currency conversion
- Unlicensed airport taxis; use apps or the official rank
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
Safety by place 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 Croatia safe for tourists?
One of Europe's safest countries. Violent crime is rare; the realistic risks are summer pickpockets, nightlife overcharging, wildfires and sea or hiking accidents.
Is Croatia safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable for solo women, including cities at night. Use app taxis and share your ride; assaults in taxis have been reported.
What is the emergency number in Croatia?
Police 192 · Ambulance 194 · Fire 193 · All emergencies 112.
Safety by place
Sources
- World Bank: intentional homicides
- US State Department travel advisory
- Croatian Ministry of the Interior: digital nomads
- UK FCDO travel advice: Croatia
- Speedtest Global Index: Croatia
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025: Croatia
- World Bank open data
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