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Is Kaunas safe? 🇱🇹
Lithuania · Safety report last updated
As of October 2026, Kaunas scores 87/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Kaunas is a safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and no significant security threats. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.
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Kaunas 🇱🇹
Lithuania · Assessed 13 October 2026
87
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime78/100GoodCrime index 36.4 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment85/100GoodGenerally positive
Advisories100Good
Stability84Good
Health89Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Lithuania: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-09T05:47:27.6015074-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Low risk
96
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
70 / 100 (Generally positive)
70
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
289k residents
80
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
2.6 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Lithuania2.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
81
Robbery / mugging
LowThe risk of mugging or armed robbery is very low for visitors in Kaunas.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing and bag-snatching are uncommon but can occur in busy tourist spots and on public transport.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Generally positive
85/100
Reported feel70Generally positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk96Low risk
Most visitors report feeling safe in Kaunas, though some note a slight unease when walking alone after dark.
Yes. Kaunas is a safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and no significant security threats.
Kaunas offers a high level of safety, with official advisories recommending normal precautions. While petty crime is minimal, visitors should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly in crowded areas.
Recent developments
- Sep 2026A pig's head was displayed at a Kaunas mosque during Friday prayers, disrupting services amid broader European tensions.— The Baltic Times
- Mar 2026A travel safety review rated Kaunas as safe for travel, highlighting its low crime rates.— Travel Safe - Abroad
- Dec 2025Police were reportedly searching for a suspect in connection with the murders of two young girls.— Наша Ніва
Common scams
- Overcharging by taxi drivers (ensure meters are used or agree on a price beforehand).
Full briefing
Kaunas is a safe destination, with official advisories from Canada and the UK recommending normal security precautions. The city benefits from strong rule of law and low levels of crime, with a homicide rate significantly below the world average.
Recent reports indicate a low risk of violent crime, though a disturbing incident occurred in September 2026 when a pig's head was displayed at a Kaunas mosque. Police stated they would not be increasing security following this event. In late 2025, there were reports of a search for a suspect in connection with the murders of two young girls, but this does not appear to be a widespread or ongoing threat to visitors.
While petty crime like pickpocketing is uncommon, it is always wise to be vigilant in crowded areas such as markets or public transport. Travelers generally report feeling safe, though some express a slight concern when walking alone after dark. Standard precautions, such as keeping valuables secure and being aware of your surroundings, are sufficient for a safe visit.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 6 Kaunas districts for visitors: 2 safer, 4 needing caution. See them plotted on the Kaunas safety map.
AleksotascautionResidential area, generally safe but exercise caution after dark, especially in less populated areas.
ŠančiaicautionHistorically a working-class district, can be mixed; exercise usual precautions, especially at night.
PetrašiūnaicautionLargely residential, generally safe but be aware of surroundings, particularly in quieter streets at night.
VilijampolėcautionA large district; main areas are safe, but some parts may require increased vigilance after dark.
Old Town (Senamiestis)saferHistoric center, generally safe with good lighting and tourist presence.
NaujamiestissaferCentral business and residential district, safe for daytime and early evening.
07 · After Dark
Is Kaunas safe at night?
64% of people in Lithuania say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2013).
The risk of mugging or armed robbery is very low for visitors in Kaunas.
After dark, be most careful around Aleksotas, Šančiai, Petrašiūnai, Vilijampolė. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Kaunas safety FAQ (2026)
Is Kaunas safe right now (2026)?
Yes. Kaunas is a safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and no significant security threats. Kaunas offers a high level of safety, with official advisories recommending normal precautions. While petty crime is minimal, visitors should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly in crowded areas. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Kaunas safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Kaunas report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Kaunas should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Kaunas (2026)?
- Overcharging by taxi drivers (ensure meters are used or agree on a price beforehand).
How does Kaunas compare with other places in Lithuania (2026)?
Kaunas ranks #3 of 4 Lithuania destinations we've assessed, scoring 87/100. See the Lithuania safety overview for the full list.
How is this kaunas safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 14+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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