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Is Lodz safe? 🇵🇱
Poland · Safety report last updated
As of October 2026, Lodz scores 83/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Yes. Lodz is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and no specific threats to tourists. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
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Lodz 🇵🇱
Poland · Assessed 13 October 2026
83
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime75/100GoodCrime index 37.6 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment80/100GoodCautiously positive
Advisories100Good
Stability79Good
Health87Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Poland: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-09-24T08:53:36.0856342-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
65 / 100 (Cautiously positive)
65
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
646k residents
73
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
0.8 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Poland0.8World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
96
Robbery / mugging
LowMugging and armed robbery are rare, with low reported rates of violent crime.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in busy public spaces 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
Cautiously positive
80/100
Reported feel65Cautiously positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
While many visitors feel safe walking in daylight, a significant portion report feeling less secure at night, suggesting a need for general caution after dark.
Yes. Lodz is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and no specific threats to tourists.
Lodz presents a low risk for visitors, with official advisories recommending normal precautions. While street crime is not a significant concern, awareness of petty theft in crowded areas is advised.
Recent developments
- Jul 2026A Polish man approached a passerby in Lodz and assaulted him twice, reportedly mistaking him for a Ukrainian.— Euromaidan Press
- Apr 2026A travel safety report rated Lodz as safe for travel.— Travel Safe - Abroad
- Nov 2025Officials and police officers were held in a corruption probe.— TVP World
Common scams
- Overcharging by unofficial taxis
- Distraction pickpocketing
Full briefing
Lodz offers a safe environment for travelers, with official advisories indicating normal security precautions are sufficient. The city's crime rates are low, particularly for violent offenses, and there are no specific threats targeting tourists.
Recent reports suggest that while violent crime is uncommon, petty theft remains a possibility. A July 2026 incident where a man was assaulted in Lodz, reportedly due to mistaken identity, highlights the importance of situational awareness. Travelers should be mindful of their belongings, especially in crowded areas like markets or public transportation, where pickpocketing can occur.
While many visitors report feeling safe during daylight hours, a notable percentage express less confidence walking alone at night. This suggests that exercising standard precautions after dark, such as sticking to well-lit areas and avoiding isolated spots, is advisable. The city's air quality is rated as moderate. Travelers should also be aware of potential scams, such as overcharging by unofficial taxis.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 5 Lodz districts for visitors: 2 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Lodz safety map.
Śródmieście (City Center)cautionGenerally safe, but pickpocketing and petty theft can occur, especially in crowded areas and at night.
BałutycautionHistorically a more working-class area, some parts may have higher crime rates; exercise increased vigilance, especially after dark.
PolesiecautionMixed area; some parts are residential and safe, while others may require more awareness of surroundings, particularly at night.
GórnasaferLargely residential and considered safe for visitors.
WidzewsaferA large district, generally safe with residential and industrial zones.
07 · After Dark
Is Lodz safe at night?
70% of people in Poland say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2019).
Mugging and armed robbery are rare, with low reported rates of violent crime.
After dark, be most careful around Śródmieście (City Center), Bałuty, Polesie. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Lodz safety FAQ (2026)
Is Lodz safe right now (2026)?
Yes. Lodz is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and no specific threats to tourists. Lodz presents a low risk for visitors, with official advisories recommending normal precautions. While street crime is not a significant concern, awareness of petty theft in crowded areas is advised. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Lodz safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Lodz 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 Lodz should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Lodz (2026)?
- Overcharging by unofficial taxis
- Distraction pickpocketing
How does Lodz compare with other places in Poland (2026)?
Lodz ranks #9 of 9 Poland destinations we've assessed, scoring 83/100. See the Poland safety overview for the full list.
How is this lodz 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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