Is Lyon Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Lyon

Safety rating

Safe
3.6 /5

Women living in Lyon consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.3 /5

Women living in Lyon consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 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 51 experiences

Safety rating:

3.6/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.9/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Lyon?

Téa

Téa

I think Lyon is a safe place, but it can be unsafe for women as in a lot of cities However, I've never been harassed or sexually assaulted even when I had to walk at night as a young teenager You need to be careful but if you are, Lyon is really a safe place especially during the day, and if something happens to you people might react and help you!

Posted: April 15, 2025
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City area and public transports are safe except few old lyon areas where people look suspicious of crime and looks like pick pocketer and wasted sometimes.overall its safe place to live in i felt.parks are good to walk around

Posted: April 14, 2025
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Lyon is a safe city depending on which area you are in and at wich time of the day, guillotierre is a famous area known for being very unsafe, but during the day it is allright and there is a lot of nice shops. If you go in the center like in Place Bellecour during the day, it is a very nice and beautiful place and the quays are very nice during sunny days! But if you go in Bellecour during the night you might get accosted a lot by men, it is mostly harmless interactions but be careful!

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Mélissa

Mélissa

Lyon is a safe city if you avoid going to certain areas that suck. Like "la guillotière" or " le tonkin à Villeurbanne". I've never had any problems at night when I've come home from a party on my own. But I move around quite quickly and I'm always very vigilant.

Posted: April 9, 2025
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Romane

Romane

You can walk through the city with peace of mind. Avoid the following neighborhoods: La guillotière and Tonkin Public transport is safe and don't hesitate to ask for help. Some night bus can stop between 2 stops so you can get off close to home. Take care ! ✨🌸

Posted: April 8, 2025
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Myra

Myra

I would describe it as fairly safe. But always beware of certain neighborhoods cause it's a big city. Make sure to keep your personal belongings close to you because it can get crowded on the public transport sometimes.

Posted: April 6, 2025
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Helia

Helia

It’s almost safe to living here without my parents . I’m 20 years old and I live alone and I almost feel safe when I’m coming back to home from work or in midnights . I’m originally Iranian and here I feel more safe than my country

Posted: April 6, 2025
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I was born and grew up in Lyon so I experienced a lot of things there. I use to go out a lot when I was younger and I never felt unsecure outside at any time of the night. Ther are always people that wants to get into a fight but without responding with violence they usually leave.

Posted: April 1, 2025
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Lyon is a safe city in general, be weary in certain neighborhoods at night like Guillotière or Villeurbanne where crime rates are a bit higher. Some men can stare in the metro but in the two years I've lived here I've rarely had really bad interactions! Groups of women are safe from experience, but be more careful when alone of course!

Posted: March 31, 2025
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Lyon is pretty safe there are some places to avoid like "la guillotiere" but overall the city is safe even at night. The touristic aera is safe too no one is trying to sell you things while you visit.

Posted: March 25, 2025
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Is Lyon worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.8 /5

based on 11 experiences from female travelers

aya

aya

France

Solo travel

Lyon is one of my favorite cities in france, i visite half a dozen times a year at least :D I felt safe overall, but some areas (like parts of Guillotière) felt sketchy at night. - Must-Do: Traboules (hidden passageways), climb Fourvière Hill, and explore Croix-Rousse’s street art. Also vieux lyon is lovely. - For food: Praline in general is a must try, amonst other lical specialities - Budget & Stay: Spent ~€50/day when we actively go out all day. I usually crash at friend houses so no clue about good places to stay :p - Getting Around: Honestly the city is quite small so walking is always my prefered way of getting around. Especially with how beautiful the city is. Metro is great too, usually very clean, consistent and calm

Posted: March 13, 2025Experienced: December, 2023
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Solo travel

I felt safe. Lyon is one of our favourite places it is so peaceful and the food was delicious we found a street vendor and lots of bakeries it was stunning. We went to the cinema and lots of cathedrals.

Posted: February 11, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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Meet locals in Lyon

Téa

Téa

About Me

hello! I'm a french girl from Lyon who love Cate Blanchett, sunsets, red and green, music and travelling, and who would love to meet girls from all around the world to grab a coffee or to guide you to visit my city! 🌇☕

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Jeanne

Jeanne

About Me

Hi everyone, I’m Jeanne ! I love experiencing new things, either in other cities or in Lyon (one-day-trips in nearby cities, trying out new restaurants/places/ activities) and I also appreciate meeting international people and hearing about their story ! I will gladly host you & show you around Lyon ! PS : I’m an introvert and prefer one-on-one conversations but once I’m comfortable, I can be pretty bubbly. If you know about MBTI, I’m an INFJ-T!

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Safety in France

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyon safe?

Women living in Lyon consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is Lyon safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Lyon consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Lyon?

Women living in Lyon consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Lyon?

Women living in Lyon consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Lyon?

Women living in Lyon 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 Lyon?

Women living in Lyon consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Lyon?

Women living in Lyon consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Lyon?

Women living in Lyon consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in Lyon 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 Lyon?

Women living in Lyon consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5