Crime in Sofia, Bulgaria

Crime rates in Sofia, Bulgaria

Level of crime
38.97 Low
Crime increasing in the past 5 years
47.13 Moderate
Worries home broken and things stolen
40.27 Moderate
Worries being mugged or robbed
30.52 Low
Worries car stolen
38.60 Low
Worries things from car stolen
45.34 Moderate
Worries attacked
31.48 Low
Worries being insulted
34.21 Low
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion
29.12 Low
Problem people using or dealing drugs
43.35 Moderate
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft
48.05 Moderate
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery
27.82 Low
Problem corruption and bribery
82.78 Very High

Safety in Sofia, Bulgaria

Safety walking alone during daylight
83.70 Very High
Safety walking alone during night
56.82 Moderate

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Last update: October 2024

These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 5 years.

If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high.

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3 Comments so far
Maria on Jan 01, 2024:
Sofia is a very safe city.Ive lived here for 10 years and I have never witnessed a single crime.If you're a tourist,then pls stay away from crowded places . Because there have been reports of pickpocketing and muggings.But it's overall a safe city.
A local on Sep 24, 2021:
Except the fantasy comments and trolls here a brief overview from a local who was born and raised in Sofia.

Gun ownership is extremely rare and when owned it's part duo the occupation, security, police, being a hunter and so on... It's huge news if there's ever a shooting, can't recall the last time it happen.

The biggest threat would be drunks if you're a female, and ego fighters boys in front of discotheques, clubs and . etc.

I've never witnessed robbery in my life, pickpocketing could happen in the public transportation, watch out for gypsies that's not a racist remark, but more a cultural one.

Scams like fake taxis is the most common. I recommend "Yellow Taxi". Just find them through Facebook and follow contacts.

Overall enjoy your stay in the country and don't ruin it by anxiety. The city is SAFE.
Anonymous on Feb 07, 2021:
Sofia is not the safest city in the world but much safer compared to cities such as L.A. or New York. The murder rate per 100k inhabitants is significantly lower then any major city in America and most in Europe. It is very unlikely to be a victim of a violent crime but scams, robberies (there are no armed robberies unless you have mafia connection but that is also as rare as a unicorn) and vandalism is something the city need to be working harder to fix. Be aware of pick pocketing by gypsies or junkies on crowded public transport or crowded public spaces. The city is safe to walk around during the day and mostly at night. If you are walking all alone at night there might be some opportunity crimes if you are in a bad neighborhood (mugging). The big issue of Sofia and the whole country is corruption and it is everywhere not just the police or the courts or politicians. I personally I had several encounters with corrupt doctors extorting you to pay them extra to safe your life or the life of a love one.