Is Rijeka safe?
Safe with normal care. Petty theft and rowdy nights near the port are the main issues; 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 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 Rijeka at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Bag theft and pickpocketing around the market, station and port, bike theft, and drunken fights near the bars on weekend nights. |
| At night | Safe in the center until late; weekend nights are rowdy near the Korzo. Use Bolt late at night. |
| Solo women | Generally comfortable for solo women; usual care at night near the port and on empty streets. |
| Other risks | Strong bora wind in winter; Heavy autumn rain and occasional flooding; Slippery wet stone |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxis outside the bus station quoting high flat fares
- Bars adding drinks to bills in tourist spots
Take care
- Port and train station area late at night: drunks and petty theft
- Quiet streets by the Rječina river after midnight
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 Rijeka 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 Rijeka safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable for solo women; usual care at night near the port and on empty streets.
Is Rijeka safe at night?
Safe in the center until late; weekend nights are rowdy near the Korzo. Use Bolt late at night.
What is the crime rate in Rijeka?
Bag theft and pickpocketing around the market, station and port, bike theft, and drunken fights near the bars on weekend nights. Nationally, Croatia records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Rijeka?
Police 192 · Ambulance 194 · Fire 193 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Rijeka Tourist Board
- KBC Rijeka
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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