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 55 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:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Lyon?

It's generally safe to be in Lyon, however it's common to experience verbal harassment, in the public transportation or at night. It's okay to walk alone at night but you should make sure you know your way and check that no one is following you. Most of the time nothing bad happens but it can be uncomfortable. Be firm with men coming to talk to you and taking to much of your space.

Posted: May 1, 2025
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Esther

Esther

Lyon is a pretty city where you can enjoy a lot of activities. Lyon is a really green city. Obviously, as in all cities, there are dangers, but less so. Personally, I have never been attacked, etc. And the local population is very friendly

Posted: April 28, 2025
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During the day is kind of a safe town, it also depends on which neighbourhood you are. But it is overall a safe place. During the night there are some neighbourhood that are kinda scary, like Guillotière or neighbourhood more in the suburbs. The main danger are drunk men, but they don’t really attack (in my experience).

Posted: April 27, 2025
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Be careful in : Guillotière some men look at you like a piece of meat tbh but it's like that everywhere there's a coffee with men on the terrace : there's the same vibe at Jet d'eau Be careful of your belongings ALWAYS. Especially around the different train stations + commercial centers and ESPECIALLY in the metros . It's more about being uncomfy than unsafe , and more like be careful than it's gonna happen for sure but we better be safe than sorry Stay safe 💞

Posted: April 18, 2025
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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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Is Lyon worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.8 /5

based on 12 experiences from female travelers

Bella

Bella

Hungary

Family travel

The transportation isnt cheap compared to Budapest but i guess it is compared to like London. Its very safe and in tact but the crowd is something i had to get used to. People dont respect your space in public and dont speak english. The city is mostly very clean and i felt safe. I recommend the Musée des Confluences if you like science or biology (but i suppose the expos are changing and are not permanent) and also musée des Beaux-Arts, that has some really famous pieces. I think going up the the temple on the mountain with the fourvière is a must.

Posted: April 26, 2025
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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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Chloé

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Shanice

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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 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Lyon?

Women living in Lyon consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 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 2 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 1.2 out of 5