Is France Safe for Women?
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 1305 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.5/5 | Moderate |
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: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is France?
Ajaccio
Really safe city, feel like an Italian town. Some bad blood in some districts around the city (Saline is an example). People are usually friendly but not really open minded if you are not « in the mold » (white heterosexual classic) and can easily make snarky comments. Overall one of the safest city in France in my humble opinion. In peak summer a lot of drug deals around nightclubs etc, that’s just something to think about (dangerous drivers after 1am, and hot tempered men tourist and locals.). It is not a legend people are tensed behind the wheel.
Posted: September 1, 2025Saint-Etienne
In overall and in daylight I would say that this city is relatively safe. The almost constant presence of families and/or mothers out in the streets during the day can calm an anxious ming about harassment, and people generally mind their own business. There are still some places and neighbourhoods that I personally tend to avoid, where the population in the streets is almost entirely made of men.
Posted: August 31, 2025France
It’ s ok. It depends on the people that you meet. There is some places, mostly bar, that aren’t really safe but it’s not specially dangerous or anything. You can do some activites alone. No problem with that
Posted: August 30, 2025Paris
Be careful of pickpockets in paris, especially in tourist areas. At night, try not to go out alone or visit unfamiliar places like streets whiteout lights. Trust your instincts if a place or situation feels unsafe, leave right away
Posted: August 30, 2025
Nelly
Chelles
The city is calm, you can walk alone but you cannot wear just any outfit because the men are harassing. The residential neighborhood is safe, no burglaries or theft, and the police respond quickly in case of a problem.
Posted: August 30, 2025Is France worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 311 experiences from female travelers
Pia
France
Strasbourg, Solo travel
I felt very safe in Strasbourg, it’s a welcoming and charming city. I highly recommend walking around La Petite France, visiting the cathedral, and enjoying a boat tour on the Ill river. For food, the traditional winstubs are a must—Flammekueche is delicious! I stayed near the city center which was very convenient and lively. Getting around was easy thanks to the trams and the fact that most places are walkable. My itinerary was a mix of cultural visits, long walks, and good food, which made the experience unforgettable.
Posted: August 25, 2025Safety in France
Paris
Nice
Toulouse
Chamonix
Antibes
Marseille
Strasbourg
Lyon
Nîmes
Bordeaux
Avignon
Annecy
Cannes
Montpellier
La Réunion
Nantes
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