Is Bordeaux Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Bordeaux

Safety rating

Safe
3.9 /5

Women living in Bordeaux consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Bordeaux consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Violence rating

5.5%

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 28 experiences

Safety rating:

3.9/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Bordeaux?

Alma

Alma

City relatively safe with lights during night, to be safer at night use a bike Some neighbourhoods could be mostly frequented by men gathered outside witch can be sometimes impressive I am used to listen to music or pretend to call someone if I don’t feel safe toward people

Posted: February 28, 2025
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Bordeaux is a safe city compares to orvets in France where criminilaty and arrasment have higher rates ! I usually walk alone day and night in Bordeaux and I never had bad experiences or felt unsafe !

Posted: February 26, 2025
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Bordeaux is a very beautiful city where I feel safe. Despite this, it is a large city, so some neighborhoods are less pleasant at certain hours. But I highly recommend this great city.

Posted: January 30, 2025
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Sika

Sika

Nice city, Feel safe, Transport (tramway, bus) are cleaned and very easy to take Not fare from the airport , by bus it can be 15min People are respectful Uber/Bolt are available at any time, not really expensive depends on location and destination, hours

Posted: January 25, 2025
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The city is safe as long as you are always with someone late at night in the dark. Other than that I’ve never experienced any problems over there. Transports are pretty safe. There are some places to avoid but if you’re careful it’s ok.

Posted: January 18, 2025
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Pretty safe, you need to be careful but not as much as in Paris, for example. 5% of people can be a little bit weird in their attitude, but they won’t touch you or anything. People who are uncomfortable in large crowds should avoid the main street, Sainte Catherine, between 10 and 19 o’clock.

Posted: January 17, 2025
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Bordeaux is a safe place in my opinion in a lot of different places, the population is kinda open-minded. Of course there are still some places that are not recommended to go alone the evening such as "la victoire".

Posted: January 15, 2025
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Noémie

Noémie

Bordeaux is pretty safe. It is full of life, joyful and with an important student community ! There are many activities available to all. There also various areas with lights at night which is great to feel safer.

Posted: January 4, 2025
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Alice

Alice

Bordeaux is pretty safe. The center (left side of the river) is full of narrow streets but is usually on even if you alone. Public transport is always a good way to go back home especially at night ! Just don’t go to suburbs at night and apply the usual common sense rules

Posted: January 2, 2025
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Valentine

Valentine

I myself live in the country where I love walking alone at night in the woods but I spend a lot of time in Bordeaux and I always feel pretty safe. The city is very illuminated and I've never had to endure any aggressive acts.

Posted: December 27, 2024
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Is Bordeaux worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.7 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Mandy

Mandy

Hong Kong S.A.R.

Solo travel

Bordeaux is safe during the daytime, but you have to be careful at night, especially in the old town. I was followed by four men to the station after sunset, which was just a short walk to the station.

Posted: October 9, 2024
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Denise

Denise

United States

Couple travel

Gorgeous city, like Paris but less stressful. Much more laid back city. Highly recommend where we stayed: Maison la Course, small boutique hotel with daily breakfast included (served on porcelain, crystal & silver), massages in house, lovely all female staff at the time we were there. To see: Monuments & Neighborhoods to See: Palais Gallien: Ruined 3rd century amphitheater from Roman city Burdigala Place de la Victoire: walk up Rue Sainte-Catherine, (detour east to le Musée d'Aquitaine, la Grosse Cloche - 15th century, bell 1775), (detour west to Cathédrale Saint-André, Place Gambetta & Porte Dijeaux), all the way north to le Grand Theatre (detour west to Notre Dame de Bordeaux, 11th century) Old Bordeaux: (15th century buildings) Porte Cailhau, Place de la Bourse, Basilica & Spire Saint-Michel (built 14-16th centuries), Place Saint-Pierre, Place du Palais, Pont de Pierre Chartrons: Rue Notre Dame (upscale street with antique shops, pastries, cafés), Église Saint-Louis des Chartrons (1880), Boulangerie “Au Pétrin Moissagais” (1785), Musée du Vin et du Négoce Jardin Public/ Quinconces: Monument aux Girondins Bacalan: La Cité du Vin

Posted: August 21, 2024Experienced: February, 2024
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Meet locals in Bordeaux

Su

Su

About Me

hiii 🙆🏽‍♀️ i’m an erasmus student from Izmir/ Turkey 🇹🇷 currently living in Bordeaux/France and i can host you in both cities 😁✨ i love traveling, cooking, baking and eating 🍽️ 😋 but most of all shopping 🛍️ 💞 i am also known for my photography skills (that comes handy for your instagram page 😁) i have an adorable monster cat 🐈‍⬛ and live with my 3 sisters and mom (only man living with us is my babycat who i assume to be gay 💅🏽) i am neat and clean, not very talkative but i won’t shut up about movies and tv shows🫠 but i think most importantly i can adapt everything 💞

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Marion

Marion

About Me

Hello, fellow lady travellers! I'm Marion, and I'm originally from Bordeaux but I've only moved back here a few years ago. I work in graphic design at the moment, though I'm always looking for opportunities in other creative jobs! I loveee travelling to bigger cities, and then also to more remote areas to go on hikes. Travelling alone is something I enjoy, it's not the same experience as travelling with friends and it really allows to meet lots of wonderful people, and live like a local. :)

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Safety in France

Frequently asked questions

Is Bordeaux safe?

Women living in Bordeaux consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is Bordeaux safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Bordeaux consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Bordeaux?

Women living in Bordeaux consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Bordeaux?

Women living in Bordeaux consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Bordeaux?

Women living in Bordeaux consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Bordeaux?

Women living in Bordeaux consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Bordeaux?

Women living in Bordeaux consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Bordeaux?

Women living in Bordeaux consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Bordeaux?

Women living in Bordeaux consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Bordeaux?

Women living in Bordeaux consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5