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Is Craiova safe? 🇷🇴
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Craiova 🇷🇴
Romania · Assessed 14 November 2026
75
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime68/100FairCrime index 41.7 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment65/100FairMixed to Positive
Advisories100Good
Stability72Good
Health84Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.”
Updated 2026-10-07T12:49:29Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Romania: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-26T08:14:38.2817712-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Fair
Mugging & robbery risk
Moderate risk
62
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
60 / 100 (Mixed to Positive)
60
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
234k residents
82
City SignalCity Geocoding
Robbery / mugging
ModerateWhile violent crime is not a major issue, there is a moderate worry about mugging and robbery, particularly in less visible areas.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded places such as markets and public transport.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Moderate
Traveller sentiment score
Mixed to Positive
65/100
Reported feel60Mixed to Positive
Robbery risk62Moderate risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Visitors report feeling safe walking in daylight, but there are concerns about safety at night and general crime levels.
Craiova is generally safe for visitors, with moderate risks primarily related to petty crime and awareness of surroundings.
Official advisories indicate normal precautions are sufficient for Craiova. While the city has a moderate travel risk score, this is largely due to perceptions of property crime and concerns about walking alone at night, rather than severe violent incidents affecting tourists.
Recent developments
- Dec 2021A hacker from Craiova was reported to have breached the networks of several large companies in Romania and abroad, demanding Bitcoin rewards.— The Romania Journal
- Jul 2016The then-Mayor of Craiova, Lia Olguţa Vasilescu, was prosecuted.— The Romania Journal
- Dec 2014The former mayor of Craiova was released on parole.— The Romania Journal
Common scams
- ATM skimming (linked to international organized crime groups)
- Taxi overcharging
- Fake police checks
- QR code parking fraud
Full briefing
Craiova is generally safe for visitors, with official advisories from multiple governments recommending normal precautions. The city has a moderate travel risk score, primarily influenced by perceptions of property crime and concerns about nighttime safety, rather than widespread violent incidents impacting tourists.
Recent reports highlight a hacker from Craiova breaching company networks in December 2021, and past legal issues involving former mayors in 2016 and 2014. While these incidents point to organized crime and past corruption, they do not directly indicate a threat to the average traveler.
Travelers should exercise standard vigilance, particularly regarding petty crime. Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are a moderate risk in crowded areas like markets and public transport. There is also a moderate concern about mugging and robbery, especially in less well-lit or less populated areas after dark. Scams such as ATM skimming, taxi overcharging, fake police checks, and QR code parking fraud have been noted in Romania and could potentially occur in Craiova.
To ensure a safe visit, be aware of your surroundings at all times, avoid displaying valuables, and use reputable transportation services. While many visitors feel safe walking in daylight, it is advisable to stick to well-lit and populated areas when out at night.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 6 Craiova districts for visitors: 3 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Craiova safety map.
RovinecautionResidential area; exercise caution after dark.
BramburacautionKnown for social issues; avoid after dark.
Valea RoșiecautionLargely residential; be aware of surroundings, especially at night.
Centru (Downtown)saferGenerally safe and well-lit, suitable for walking.
DaciasaferConsidered a safe residential and commercial area.
IșalnițasaferSuburban area, generally safe for visitors.
07 · After Dark
Is Craiova safe at night?
While violent crime is not a major issue, there is a moderate worry about mugging and robbery, particularly in less visible areas.
After dark, be most careful around Rovine, Brambura, Valea Roșie. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Craiova safety FAQ (2026)
Is Craiova safe right now (2026)?
Craiova is generally safe for visitors, with moderate risks primarily related to petty crime and awareness of surroundings. Official advisories indicate normal precautions are sufficient for Craiova. While the city has a moderate travel risk score, this is largely due to perceptions of property crime and concerns about walking alone at night, rather than severe violent incidents affecting tourists. (Assessed 14 November 2026.)
Is Craiova safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Craiova 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 Craiova should tourists avoid?
Brambura (known for social issues, avoid at night); Areas not well-lit or populated after dark. See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in Craiova (2026)?
- ATM skimming (linked to international organized crime groups)
- Taxi overcharging
- Fake police checks
- QR code parking fraud
How does Craiova compare with other places in Romania (2026)?
Craiova ranks #9 of 9 Romania destinations we've assessed, scoring 75/100. See the Romania safety overview for the full list.
How is this craiova 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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