Is Lyon Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Lyon

Lyon is a beautiful safe town which is believed to be overall safe. I have not faced any untoward incident yet but I have come across drunk guys throwing sexist comments at us when we walk at night. Public transport is largely safe

Generally is safe, depends on the districts, maybe don't walk alone late in the district of Guillotiere and Venissieux. The center is quite safe always, but I think there are pickpockets like everywhere in big cities, so be aware of this.

Lyon is a large city in France. Most of the neighborhoods are safe, and one feels secure there. Several times, I have come home at night on my bike after going to a club, and I never felt in danger or was accosted.

Lyon is super safe during the day. During the night is also safe in the city center and some places around. Though, I'll suggest to avoid "La Guillotière" and the 8th arrondissement.. since I consider them a bit unsafe for women when it gets dark. Anyways, is always good to be cautious all the time. P/D: there are some pickpockets in the metro and tram.. so watch out your stuff all the time when places get crowded.

I lived in Lyon for 1 year and found it a pleasant city, where I felt quite safe! But that depends on the neighborhood! I also went for walks in the evenings on my own, and depending on the neighborhood I felt pretty safe. Especially in the Croix Rousse district, where I lived, it's really very safe!

Like for every big cities it depends of where you are. I would suggest to avoid "la Guillotière" and "Perrache" (secondary train station) areas. If you're not sure, try to arrive early, during day time, to have an idea of how the area could be during dark

Lyon is unsafe for some parts, but most of the time, it is pretty safe. The Guillotiere strait is most likely to be avoided, especially at night. Part-Dieu can be dangerous at night. Otherwise, Lyon is a pretty calm city where criminality rate is not outrageous.

Lyon is a safe city if you avoid some places like “la guillotiere” at night. I feel better if I come back to my place with friends than alone. Public transport are safe especially buses. I live here for 3 years and I never had any troubles.

Lyon is pretty safe. Just be careful at night, there are often people coming to talk to you, but if you're a bit firm they will most likely leave you alone. Take care of your luggage, there are sometimes pickpocket in the subway. But there is no need to be paranoid either.

I think it is relatively safe. It is more safe during the day but it’s also fine at night. There are lots of places like bars open at night and you will see many people outside at night in the city. There is also a heavy police and military presence in the city.

Solo travel

Felt really safe, especially in vieux lyon and along the river. I felt safe walking around alone, even with headphones in. However, be aware of pickpockets on the subway. The food was amazing, fresh food everywhere and inexpensive. Le musée des confluences is an absolute must! The river rhône is beautiful. Vieux Lyon and the roman ruins are fascinating

Solo travel

It is overall a nice city, I was living there for a year. But it is very unsafe, specially the area of the Guilliotiere. I would highly recommend that you go with someone else in the city and not alone as a girl. We had a lot of cases of sexual assaults and harassment.