Which district in Tallinn is the most dangerous and which is the safest?

Published guide · Estiq

According to the Estiq Life Index living-environment metrics, the lowest safety scores in Tallinn are in Kesklinn (safety score 67/100) and Lasnamäe (68/100). By registered offences per 1,000 residents, Kesklinn has the highest risk (approx. 30–31 per year per 1,000 residents), while in absolute numbers Lasnamäe records the highest count (over 5,500 offences over 2 years).

In Kesklinn (safety score 67/100), crime numbers are heavily influenced by nightlife, bars, malls, the Old Town, passenger port, and transit hubs. Most cases are property crimes (thefts, pickpocketing, bicycle thefts) and public disorder involving visitors and tourists rather than permanent residents.

Lasnamäe (safety score 68/100) records the highest absolute volume of incidents because of its population (119,000 residents). Relative to its population, Lasnamäe’s rate (approx. 23–24 per 1,000 residents) is comparable to Kristiine (23.4) and below Kesklinn.

The safest districts are Haabersti (safety score 87/100, Life Index 8.2), Pirita (safety score 85/100, only 8.0 offences per 1,000 residents), and Nõmme (safety score 84/100, 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Low crime and peaceful surroundings correlate with high property values.

Haabersti (highest safety)	score 87/100 (15.1 / 1k, Life Index 8.2)
Pirita (lowest offence rate)	score 85/100 (8.0 / 1k, Life Index 8.2)
Nõmme (residential garden town)	score 84/100 (13.4 / 1k, Life Index 8.1)
Lasnamäe (highest count)	score 68/100 (5,533 offences, 23.2 / 1k)
Kesklinn (highest per-capita rate)	score 67/100 (4,141 offences, 30.4 / 1k)

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