In the comments, many shared their thoughts how Malta “isn’t as safe as it used to be.” One woman wrote, “It’s sad to see our country change like this,” while another pointed out how much time and place matter, “It’s different at night and depends on where you are.”

A strong gender perspective also came through, with one person highlighting, “Many men don’t realise how much risk women face walking alone at night.”

But not all reactions engaged with those concerns. Some men were quick to defend themselves, insisting it’s unfair to generalise, but often in ways that seemed to dismiss women’s personal experiences rather than acknowledge the issue of safety itself.

Others raised a more complex debate. Many accounts tied feelings of insecurity to encounters with men identified as foreign, while some also noted problems with Maltese men, particularly linked to drugs, alcohol, and a lack of self-control.

The dominant theme, however, was the perception that harassment or threatening behaviour often comes from non-Maltese men.

The responses underline how, for many people, safety in Malta is increasingly shaped by personal experiences, gender dynamics, and perceptions of foreign versus local behaviour.

It’s a conversation that sparks broader questions about public safety, accountability, and what more needs to be done to ensure that everyone feels secure on Malta’s streets.

What do you think about the whole situation?