Is France Safe for Women? Crime Rate in France
Safety rating
Women living in France consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in France consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 5.5% percentage of women in France have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 1028 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is France?
Juliette
Paris
It depends on the area but I really think Paris is very safe considering how big of a city it is, I very rarely have any problems or have to worry about walking after dark. Of course there is certain areas that are less safe than others but it is very easy to avoid
Posted: May 27, 2025Montpellier
Montpellier can be a safe city if you avoid certain parts of Town, especially at night. You have to be cautions about being robbed or harrassed in the center of Montpellier. Otherwise, there are really safe places too
Posted: May 27, 2025
Emma
Caluire-et-Cuire
I honestly have come home many times in the middle of the night, used public transportation or anything, and I have never felt in danger. I don't know if it's me that gives off a vibe of "don't talk to me" on the bus or what, but I just feel like my city is calm and pretty problem-free. No noise, no crowds, nothing. Its population is rather on the "grandparents" age range. I know of 1 buildings' zone nearby that I've been told I'm "supposed" to avoid, but I live 2 minutes away by foot as it's where I take the bus, and have never had any kind of problem in the 5 years I've lived here (and I mean any). I still clutch my keys between my fingers when I come home at night "just in case", but really, what girl doesn't 🫠
Posted: May 27, 2025
Öykü
Paris
I’ve been living in Paris for a year and a half, and overall I feel quite safe here. Sometimes on the metro, there can be people who are a bit annoying, like drunk people, but I’ve never experienced anything truly troubling. If I ever feel uncomfortable, I usually just move to another carriage. Even going out at night hasn’t made me feel unsafe or anxious. Of course, if you prefer, you can always choose alternatives like Uber instead of public transport. But from my experience, Paris is generally a safe city to live in, although like in any big city, petty theft such as pickpocketing can happen, so it’s important to stay attentive in order to avoid any problems.
Posted: May 27, 2025
Lélia
Paris
There are a lot of lights, shops which are opened so lately and a lot of safety precaution. Policeman check a lot in “bad” areas and there always other people in your situation (walking alone in the dark), so there is a kind of solidarity.
Posted: May 27, 2025Is France worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 274 experiences from female travelers
Lyon, Group travel
I felt pretty safe, you just have to trust the locals about which places to avoid like Guillotière. The places I would recommend to check out are Le Parc de la Tête d'Or, the streets of Vieux-Lyon, the Fourvière cathedral, and the presqu'île. If you want to shop, the Part-Dieu mall or the avenue de la république are for you.
Posted: May 27, 2025Meet locals in France
Manon
About Me
Hello! My name is Manon, I'm French, and I'm currently studying in Paris. I'm naturally very curious, which explains my presence on this app. I love traveling, meeting new landscapes, and meeting new people, despite my introverted nature. I plan to travel around Europe in my twenties and being hosted would be cool. For people who might ask me to be their host at this time. I don't live in Paris, (although I am there during the day) but in the suburbs with my family. I can only host people when my family is not there. Otherwise for anyone arriving in Paris and who does not have any acquaintances there, I would also be happy to make new friends in the capital :) I also visit many Parisian monuments and museums, which means I can recommend and help people visit Paris.
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Kimdachy
About Me
Hello! I'm a french cosplayer who wants to travel around the world. I love meeting new people and is always open to have a nice chat or drink a cup of coffee. Don't hesitate to dm me when you want to talk about anything! I'm speaking french and english (even if, IRL, my english is not as good as when I'm writing but still doing my best to get better at talking english lmao).
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Safety in France
Paris
Nice
Toulouse
Marseille
Nîmes
Strasbourg
Avignon
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La Réunion
Nantes
Bordeaux
Menton
Brest
Chamonix
Val-d'Isere
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