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Is Vilnius safe? 🇱🇹
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As of October 2026, Vilnius scores 89/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Vilnius is a very safe capital city for travelers. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.
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Vilnius 🇱🇹
Lithuania · Assessed 13 October 2026
89
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime81/100GoodCrime index 32.8 / 100
Sentiment87/100GoodMostly 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
75 / 100 (Mostly positive)
75
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
542k residents
75
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
2.6 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Lithuania2.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
81
Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime is rare, with a low homicide rate. Mugging is not a significant concern for visitors.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing is uncommon but can occur in crowded tourist spots or 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
Mostly positive
87/100
Reported feel75Mostly positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk96Low risk
A significant majority of people feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally secure environment for visitors.
Yes. Vilnius is a very safe capital city for travelers.
Vilnius ranks highly for safety across multiple indicators, with low crime rates and strong governance. Travelers generally feel secure, though exercising normal precautions is advised.
Recent developments
- Oct 2026Hundreds protested against migration, with a counter-protest also taking place.— LRT
- Jul 2026Vilnius was highlighted as becoming Europe's next budget travel hotspot.— Travel Off Path
- Apr 2026A study indicated that women's safety in the Baltics remains high.— The Baltic Times
- Apr 2026Members of an organized crime group were convicted of fraud involving funds for young farmers.— The independent public prosecution office of the EU
Common scams
- Overcharging by taxi drivers, especially from the airport.
Full briefing
Vilnius offers a very safe environment for travelers, with official advisories recommending only normal security precautions. The city benefits from strong rule of law, low reported crime, and effective governance, contributing to a high overall safety index.
Recent reports indicate Vilnius is gaining popularity as a budget travel destination, with studies also highlighting high safety levels for women in the Baltic region. While violent crime is rare and pickpocketing is not a widespread issue, travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly in busy tourist areas.
Occasional protests, such as those concerning migration, have occurred but do not typically pose a direct risk to tourists. It is advisable to use reputable transportation services to avoid potential overcharging. Travelers should also be mindful of global health notices from the CDC, such as those for polio, dengue, and measles, and take appropriate precautions.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 7 Vilnius districts for visitors: 5 safer, 2 needing caution. See them plotted on the Vilnius safety map.
FabijoniškėscautionLarge residential district, generally safe but exercise normal precautions, especially at night.
KaroliniškėscautionResidential area, generally safe but be aware of surroundings, especially after dark.
Old Town (Senamiestis)saferHistoric center, generally very safe with high tourist presence.
UžupissaferBohemian district, safe and popular with artists and visitors.
NaujamiestissaferModern business and residential area, safe for visitors.
ŽvėrynassaferGreen, residential district, considered safe.
AntakalnissaferLargely residential, safe with good public transport.
07 · After Dark
Is Vilnius safe at night?
64% of people in Lithuania say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2013).
Violent crime is rare, with a low homicide rate. Mugging is not a significant concern for visitors.
After dark, be most careful around Fabijoniškės, Karoliniškės. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Vilnius safety FAQ (2026)
Is Vilnius safe right now (2026)?
Yes. Vilnius is a very safe capital city for travelers. Vilnius ranks highly for safety across multiple indicators, with low crime rates and strong governance. Travelers generally feel secure, though exercising normal precautions is advised. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Vilnius safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Vilnius 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 Vilnius should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Vilnius (2026)?
- Overcharging by taxi drivers, especially from the airport.
How does Vilnius compare with other places in Lithuania (2026)?
Vilnius ranks #1 of 4 Lithuania destinations we've assessed, scoring 89/100. See the Lithuania safety overview for the full list.
How is this vilnius safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 13+ 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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