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Numbeo's Safety Index puts Kharkiv at 53/100 for crime — that makes it read about the same as than Ukraine's national picture overall (39/100 vs 39/100).
City page · part of Ukraine
The one number a country page can't give you
What people who actually live in Kharkiv report
Numbeo aggregates thousands of resident-submitted perception surveys into a per-city Crime Index (higher = worse) and its inverse, a Safety Index — the only real city-granularity crime signal feeding this page, alongside Ukraine's national advisory, political, health, and police-trust data.
Crime Index
47.2
Safety Index
52.8
Sub-scores
Same real inputs as Ukraine's national page, with crime swapped for Kharkiv's own Numbeo number above.
Local know-how
Staying safe in Kharkiv, specifically
- • Kharkiv is close to the front line and regularly comes under missile, drone, and artillery attacks. The situation can change, so stay alert and follow local advice.
- • Always carry your passport. Police, military, and local guards may check your ID. Men aged 18–60 should carry proof they are foreign citizens, as Ukraine has a military draft.
- • If you hear an air raid siren, go to the nearest shelter or basement.
- • Unmanned drones may make a loud buzzing or moped-like sound. If you hear this nearby, take cover immediately, even if no air raid siren is sounding.
- • Kharkiv has a curfew from 23: 00 to 05:00. Do not go outside during this time or you may be detained or fined.
- • Ukraine is under martial law. Police and soldiers may stop you on the street or at checkpoints. Always follow their instructions.
Legal status (national law)
Legal since 1991+ UN decl. sign.
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The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
C / F · 230V
Driving side
right
Emergency
police: 102 / ambulance: 103 / fire: 101
Tipping
Tipping at restaurants has been gaining "popularity" in Ukraine. About 6-10% is normal, but don't stress about the exact amount. Just rounding up is fine too.
SIM / Data
The biggest mobile phone operators Kyivstar, Vodafone (formerly MTS), Lifecell.
Cash vs. Card
The unit of currency is the hryvnia denoted by the abbreviation "грн" and symbol "₴". The ISO code is UAH. It is spelt гривня and pronounced hryvnia in Ukrainian. It is sometimes shown as "₴" both before and after the amount and with and without spaces. National Bank actual rates. On Wikivoyage, the notation грн is used, which you will see very often in Ukraine.
How this compares to Ukraine
Numbeo's Safety Index puts Kharkiv at 53/100 for crime — that makes it read about the same as than Ukraine's national picture overall (39/100 vs 39/100).
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