Is Lyon Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Lyon

Overall is ok, however some men do look scary, there's quite some poverty and men who take drugs are right in the open, even more at the train station, where every TER smells like cocaine. 😔 But I've been living here for 3 yrs and nothing happened to me. Is fairly safe. Don't wander during nighttime tho, some creepy men do approach. If you do, go in large groups, more than 2.

Lyon is globally safe during the day. But night life is different, be careful and always stay in a group by 2-3 minimum. If you have a boy in the group, even better. Avoid La guillotière as much as possible, a lot of drug and bad people are there, it's probably the most dangerous place in Lyon. Day or night, just don't go there. You can enjoy kind place like Bellecour, Part-Dieu or Vieux Lyon :)

It depends of the neighboorhood, but it’s very chill, just have a look on your phone in La Guillotière because you can get it stolen there during night time if you have it in the hand. If you stay in the center of the city you will not have problems it’s very chill

It’s very different depending on the district you are in and the precise area with the time also. In the 6th district, where I live, it’s known to be a rich district, i feel super safe walking at night there. In the 1st and 2nd ones, they are also very popular, people tend to party there, there is a lot of movement. There is a lot of people at all times even night so I feel okay safe but there can be quite a few drunk people. I don’t go to the 4th district a lot but because the whole thing is inclined, it’s calm bc people are lazy to go up. During manifestations, people didn’t go there to break things. I think it’s safe. In the 3rd one, it depends. If it’s adjoining to the 6th, it’s fine, but the more you go to the east side, there is less movement bc it’s only residential and i never went there at night. The 5th is fine by day, the romain construction are amazing. I feel like it’s quite okay by night but I can’t say for sure. I never went to the 9th bc it’s very very north. The 7th is the one district that is known to be quite bad. Especially La Guillotière. This area is a drug dealing place, police is often times going through it. Also, the one time I went there by day, I got insistent looks from men, one told me to be careful of my phone bc people stole it in here. I came back there by day for the Lunar New Year celebration bc the Chinatown district is around the area and there, I felt safe but it’s one street away from the Guillotière place. Even further away from the area but still in the 7th, it doesn’t feel super safe but i’ve seen girls there. I feel like it’s also a less fortunate district and therefore the constructions seem less clean and a lot of homeless people live under bridges there. But adjoining the train line through the city, where there is movement once again, it feels safe at night. I rarely go to the 8th, it’s better than the 7th but still weird silent vibe at night.

Would say Lyon is very safe. Metro is safe day and night. Just beware of pickpockets. Maybe avoid Guillotière and train station area (Perrache and Part Dieu) at night if alone cause it’s sometime a bit shady, but not dangerous.

I think Lyon is like a lot of big city. When it’s dark you must be aware because of drunk people. But you have to be must aware in public transport due to the sexual harassment or inappropriate behaviour or words.

I think it's not extremely safe because there are risks like in most countries but it's not that bad. You just need to be careful about your stuff when you go out . Depending on where you are in lyon you are most likely to get hit on by men(especially when you're alone) but personally I don't feel I'm in danger most of the time. Just be careful 🫶🏻

Lyon is a very nice city, big, full of great places and open streets, you can walk and discover point of views over the city if you go in the higher neigbourhoods. There is a lot of good restaurants and a big park in the center.

Not the safest place at night but it’s alright when you stay in crowded places. I have had some bad experiences with public transportation after midnight (guys with knives, broken glass…) but nothing has happened to me.

it is pretty safe during the day, I've never had big issues "just" catcalls or men looking at you weirdly. ofc you have to avoid some areas that can be dangerous but thay can easily be avoided and are not touristical or interesting to go to. during night it is better if you are at least 2 or 3 and even better with a boy, just because they can be intimidating for robbers and dangerous people. you can easily go out at night, spend the night in the city, yes there are problems but if you are careful and never alone you can enjoy your hangouts safely !

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.

Solo travel

My stay in Lyon was sadly very disappointing. I arrived at Lyon Part Dieu train station and within an hour of arrival my iPhone got stolen. Obviously this caused a lot of stress, Station staff was not very helpful and there was no police station nearby not that they could help either. My hostel was in the Guilloutiere area and it did not feel very safe at night. The few sights I managed to see were alright and prices weren’t expensive either. Be extremely careful of pickpockets in France, I learned that the hard way. Until now I did not get my phone back.