Is Gdansk safe?
Safe and relaxed. Pickpockets and nightlife rip-offs happen around the Main Town and Sopot; violent crime against visitors is rare.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2025-06-04.
- Homicide rate in Poland: 0.8 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Poland: 9.4 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 997 · Ambulance 999 · Fire 998 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Gdansk at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Pickpocketing on crowded trams and Długi Targ; overpriced bars on Ołowianka and Piwna; drunken fights around closing time. |
| At night | Main Town and Wrzeszcz are fine at night. Use Bolt or Uber late, as trams and SKM trains thin out. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women. Normal care with drinks and late rides. |
| Other risks | Cold Baltic water even in summer; Winter storms and surge flooding in rare cases; Icy pavements Dec–Feb |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Unmarked taxis at the station and airport overcharging
- Restaurants without prices in the Main Town charging tourists extra
- Overpriced amber sold as 'natural' to tourists; buy from known shops
Take care
- Dworzec Główny area and tunnels late at night
- Crowded summer festivals: pickpockets
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Drinking alcohol in streets and parks is banned outside licensed areas; police fine on the spot.
- Jaywalking is fined, even on empty streets; wait for the green light.
- Riding without a valid, validated transit ticket brings on-the-spot fines from plain-clothes inspectors.
How Gdansk compares in Poland
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Torun | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Lublin | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Krakow | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Warsaw | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Gdansk | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Wroclaw | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Zakopane | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Poznan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sopot | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lodz | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Katowice | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Gdansk safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women. Normal care with drinks and late rides.
Is Gdansk safe at night?
Main Town and Wrzeszcz are fine at night. Use Bolt or Uber late, as trams and SKM trains thin out.
What is the crime rate in Gdansk?
Pickpocketing on crowded trams and Długi Targ; overpriced bars on Ołowianka and Piwna; drunken fights around closing time. Nationally, Poland records 0.8 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Gdansk?
Police 997 · Ambulance 999 · Fire 998 · All emergencies 112.
More about Gdansk
Going to Gdansk solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Gdansk meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Gdańsk public transport (ZTM)
- Gdańsk Airport
- Gdańsk tourism
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
Safety ratings are SoloSquare's editorial judgment from official advisories, crime data and local reporting. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.