Capital city, Uzbekistan
Is Tashkent safe?
Very safe by regional standards, with visible police and low violent crime.
Is Tashkent safe?
Very safe by regional standards, with visible police and low violent crime. Watch for taxi overcharging, bazaar pickpockets and bad driving.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-01-21.
- Homicide rate in Uzbekistan: 1.4 per 100,000 people (2021, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Uzbekistan: 11.7 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 102 · Ambulance 103 · Fire 101 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Tashkent at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Pickpocketing in Chorsu Bazaar and on crowded metro trains, inflated tourist prices, and rare late-night trouble near bars. |
| At night | Central areas stay lively and calm; the metro closes around midnight. Take Yandex Go afterwards. |
| Solo women | Generally safe alone. Expect curiosity and some staring; dress modestly outside the center. |
| Other risks | Summer heat above 40°C; Reckless driving; Winter smog |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Unmetered street taxis quoting tourist prices; use Yandex Go
- Money changers on the street offering poor rates
Take care
- Chorsu Bazaar at its busiest
- Unlit streets away from main roads late at night
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Drones are banned without prior permission and get confiscated at customs.
- Bring prescriptions for medicines with codeine or psychotropics; customs checks are strict.
How Tashkent compares in Uzbekistan
Quick answers
Is Tashkent safe for solo female travelers?
Generally safe alone. Expect curiosity and some staring; dress modestly outside the center.
Is Tashkent safe at night?
Central areas stay lively and calm; the metro closes around midnight. Take Yandex Go afterwards.
What is the crime rate in Tashkent?
Pickpocketing in Chorsu Bazaar and on crowded metro trains, inflated tourist prices, and rare late-night trouble near bars. Nationally, Uzbekistan records 1.4 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2021).
What number do I call in an emergency in Tashkent?
Police 102 · Ambulance 103 · Fire 101 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Uzbekistan e-visa portal
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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