Is Prague Safe? Crime Rates Drop Again in 2025

One of the first things our readers ask us before booking a trip is: "Is Prague safe?" We have always answered with a resounding yes – the Czech Republic consistently ranks among the safest countries in the world.

Now, we have fresh data to back that up. The Police Presidium has just released its annual report for 2025 (presentation slides) and the trend is looking good.

Crime is Down (Again)

According to Police President Martin Vondrasek, the total number of recorded crimes in the Czech Republic dropped by 1.9% compared to the previous year.

To put that in real numbers, police dealt with 170,051 cases in 2025, which is over 3,000 fewer than in 2024. If you look back over the last three years, we are seeing a steady, albeit mild, decline in criminal activity. For a capital city and a major tourist destination, this is exactly the kind of stability we like to see.

The police are also doing a decent job of catching the bad guys – the "solvability rate" (cases solved) remains steady at nearly 56%.

Violent Crime: Context Matters

While the overall numbers are down, the report did mention a tiny increase in violent crime (up by 0.3%). However, before you worry about walking the streets at night, context is key.

The report highlights that the vast majority of serious violent crimes, including murders (which actually decreased in total number of victims), are motivated by personal relationships. In other words, these are rarely random attacks on strangers or tourists.

There was a notable statistical rise in "moral crimes" (up 8.8%), but the police attribute this largely to a positive shift: a change in the law that redefined sexual assault and, crucially, a higher willingness of victims to report crimes because they trust the police more.

Focus on Schools and Youth

A significant part of the police report focused on a topic that has been making headlines locally: safety in schools.

For the first time, the police tracked specific "risky incidents" in schools, recording 269 such cases last year. While this sounds alarming, the police clarified that many of these were verbal threats on social media rather than physical violence. However, in a handful of cases, students were found with knives or other weapons.

Why are we mentioning this to tourists? Because it shows where the police are shifting their resources. For 2026, the police have declared that juvenile crime and school safety are their top priorities. This means you might see more community policing efforts, but it shouldn't impact your holiday plans.

Economic Crime and Foreigners

Interestingly, while economic crime (scams, fraud, white-collar crime) makes up only 7% of all cases, it causes huge financial damage – accounting for 40% of all losses. The good news is that the total financial damage caused by crime dropped by over 6 billion CZK last year.

The report also touched on the demographics of offenders. Foreigners committed about 12% of crimes, which has remained stable. The police noted a shift in nationalities, with Ukrainians becoming the most frequent foreign offenders, replacing Slovaks. However, the police emphasized this is purely logical given the large refugee population now living here (over 600,000 people), and the offenses are most often related to driving under the influence rather than violent acts.

Conclusion

So, does this change anything for your trip to Prague? Yes, it should make you feel even more comfortable. The data confirms that the Czech Republic remains a very safe place to visit.

Of course, like in any big city, you should watch out for pickpockets in crowded spots like the Astronomical Clock or on the tram. But generally speaking, the streets are getting safer, and the overall crime rate is heading in the right direction.