The 2026 Safety Index published by Numbeo places Tirana among mid-level safe European cities, with 59.9 points.

The ranking puts the Albanian capital in 74th place out of 115 European cities. It classifies Tirana as having a moderate level of safety.

Tirana performs better than several regional capitals. It ranks above Sarajevo and Skopje. However, it trails Belgrade and Sofia, which score slightly higher.

At the same time, the index places Tirana ahead of several major European cities. Paris, London, and Brussels score lower in safety perception. Naples and Birmingham also rank near the bottom of the list.

The data shows that Northern and Western European cities dominate the top positions. The Hague leads the ranking. It is followed by Trondheim and Tallinn. Munich, Ljubljana, and Zurich also appear in the top 10.

These cities report low crime levels, strong institutions, and high living standards. These factors contribute to higher safety perceptions.

Overall, the index highlights a clear geographic divide. Northern and Western Europe shows the highest safety levels. Southern Europe and parts of the Balkans show lower scores.

Within this context, Tirana positions itself as a moderately safe city. It outperforms several regional capitals. However, it still has room for improvement compared to Europe’s safest cities.

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