Is Grenoble Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Grenoble

Safety rating

Moderate
3.1 /5

Women living in Grenoble consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.2 /5

Women living in Grenoble consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 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 16 experiences

Safety rating:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.4/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.2/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Grenoble?

Grenoble is a bigger city so there's a larger variety of people. But as a student I don't feel unsafe walking around and doing things by myself. There are certain streets/areas that are a bit sketchy

Posted: February 4, 2025
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It's not very safe for women, especially at night. Overall, you can have great experience but you have to be really careful at night and in the parcs all across the city. Would recommend going on a trip to Grenoble with someone but not alone.

Posted: February 2, 2025
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Grenoble is beautiful but can be dangerous. You need to know where to go and where not to go. The streets to take and those to not take. Always walk where there is light and people at night. And during the day don’t mind the weird people. The public transport in the Center is good, but be carful when going outside the Center.

Posted: January 19, 2025
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Andréa

Andréa

Grenoble is a city with a very ecological policy, with beautiful landscapes all around and great places to walk and have fun. However, it's a high-risk city with a lot of drug trafficking, so you have to be careful at night, as there's little lighting or surveillance. Grenoble is often referred to as "the French chicago".

Posted: January 1, 2025
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It is gonna depends on the area ! People are really nice, and the overall population is quite young as well ! But some areas are better to avoid at night as every else I guess. But if you moove around with other people, you are always safer !!

Posted: December 25, 2024
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Swann

Swann

Grenoble is a beautiful city surrounded by mountains. You can have a good time by visiting the center of the city and going on the "bastille" by "les bulles" to have an amazing view on the city. You can climb and walk and do via ferrata for free.

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Alizée

Alizée

I am a woman, so no place is 100% safe as you know, but for 3 years I've been living in Grenoble and I've never felt as safe in a city then here, regardless of what people might say. There are some neighbourhoods that are frightening at night, but overall people are so nice, and it is so easy to find your way in this city.

Posted: August 14, 2024
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The city is safe overall. Centre ville and Victor Hugo are safe areas. Avoid to hang out around the train and bus station at night. Public transportation is safe, but if you walk outside the main streets be aware of your surroundings. It is not uncommon to be cat called. I don’t feel unsafe tho

Posted: August 12, 2024
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I think like every town there is certain areas to avoid at night (parc paul mistral etc) and as a woman you will always feel vigilant but overall the reputation of Grenoble being unsafe has been largely exaggerated in the medias and if you love nature such as mountains lakes and nice hikes I would 100% recommend stepping by :)

Posted: May 28, 2024
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Please be careful in Grenoble. It’s a nice city but you need to avoid some quarter especially in the south of Grenoble. Also in Saint Bruno. Always make sure that your bag is in front of you if you’re using the public transport or walking alone

Posted: May 17, 2024
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Safety in France

Frequently asked questions

Is Grenoble safe?

Women living in Grenoble consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Is Grenoble safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Grenoble consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Grenoble?

Women living in Grenoble consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Grenoble?

Women living in Grenoble consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Grenoble?

Women living in Grenoble consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.4 out of 5.

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

Women living in Grenoble consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Grenoble?

Women living in Grenoble consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Grenoble?

Women living in Grenoble consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Grenoble consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Grenoble consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5