Europe
Is Lithuania safe?
L1Exercise normal precautions
Is Lithuania safe?
Safe with normal care. Pickpocketing and drunken late-night trouble are the main issues; violent crime against visitors is uncommon.
Key facts
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-04-27.
- Homicide rate: 2.6 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths: 8.1 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
- Solo women: Safe for solo women in cities; usual care late at night and around drunk groups.
Risks, scams and laws
Main risks
- Pickpockets in Vilnius Old Town and at stations
- Drunken trouble late on weekend nights
- Icy pavements in winter
Common scams
- Unofficial taxis at stations overcharge; use Bolt
Laws visitors break by accident
- Shops sell alcohol only 10:00–20:00 (Sundays 10:00–15:00), and only to people aged 20+.
- Drinking alcohol in public places is banned.
- Headlights must be on at all times when driving.
Safety by place in Lithuania
Quick answers
Is Lithuania safe for tourists?
Safe with normal care. Pickpocketing and drunken late-night trouble are the main issues; violent crime against visitors is uncommon.
Is Lithuania safe for solo female travelers?
Safe for solo women in cities; usual care late at night and around drunk groups.
What is the emergency number in Lithuania?
Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
Safety by place
Sources
- World Bank: intentional homicides
- US State Department travel advisory
- Migration Department of Lithuania
- EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
- Speedtest Global Index, Aug 2026
- Bolt in Vilnius
- Lithuania Travel
- World Bank open data
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