Bucharest - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there personal security concerns to be aware of at this post? Please describe.
Always wear your seatbelt, even in a cab. Driving is the most dangerous aspect of Romania. There is nothing in particular to be concerned about, safety-wise, in Bucharest that you wouldn't be mindful of in any other city in the world. I never felt unsafe walking at night. Use situational awareness and common sense.The usual petty crime concerns for any big city, but nothing unusual. Reports of packs of stray dogs are from 10-15 years ago. You may encounter a few stray dogs but this warning is so widely overblown it needs to be retired. - Jun 2023
There is nothing in particular to be concerned about, safety-wise, in Bucharest that you wouldn't be mindful of in any other city in the world. Wear your seatbelt. Wear a bike helmet. Use situational awareness. - Mar 2019
Overall Bucharest is quite safe. - Jun 2018
Aside from my kids' sippy cups getting stolen off the top of my car once and losing my wallet in a taxi (and never got it back) I didn't note any safety concerns. I was comfortable walking downtown by myself content - knowing Bucharest has the lowest crime rate in Europe. - Feb 2014
No. - Jan 2013
No - Bucharest is extremely safe. - Aug 2012
A lot of Romanians will try and take advantage of you. Dogs are a problem. Vandalism is an issue, especially to vehicles. - May 2011
The usual petty crime concerns for any big city, but nothing unusual. - Jul 2010
I'm not too concerned. I do prefer to have a zippered handbag and use common sense when I'm out. - Dec 2009
Few. Watch out for the beggars. - Dec 2009
Very few major ones. You have to watch out for pickpockets and minor crimes, but Bucharest has one of the lowest major crime rates for any major European city. It's even more remarkable considering that the police force here is tiny. Most people feel very safe here, but you have to take the usual precautions you'd take anywhere else. The street dog problem has improved a lot in recent years, but you need to be careful out of downtown. - Dec 2008
Minimal. - Feb 2008
There is petty theft - primarily pick pockets and non violent crime. - Jan 2008
Pick pockets, street beggars, and opportunity thefts. - Jan 2008
