In this thesis, the experience of Krakow and Zagreb is explored from a female perspective. The theoretical framework used to analyze the results of this research is the 12 quality criteria of public space by the Danish architect and professor of urban design Jan Gehl. The target audience for this research is young female students studying in Krakow or Zagreb. Using the online survey method, their subjective sense of safety in the public spaces of Krakow and Zagreb, during various activities and in various situations, is examined. It also examines how younger female students in Krakow and Zagreb perceive safety, but also the threat of other social groups such as children, elderly people, members of sexual minorities, members of national minorities, immigrants, people with disabilities, young people and women. This survey also examines the facilities that Krakow and Zagreb have to offer. It is being looked at whether the inner city centers of Krakow and Zagreb have a satisfactory number of facilities for younger students of both sexes, and which facilities are lacking. The results of this research were ultimately compared in order to conclude which of the mentioned cities is safe, that is, whether one is safer and in what respect.