Is Lyon Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Lyon

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 !

In the daytime most touristic areas and public transportation are safe, though some areas are known to be best to avoid altogether even by locals (Example: Guillotière, and most of the Greater Area except for specific zones). Don't talk to anyone even when someone calls for you, especially in Part-Dieu and Place des Terreaux, and you shouldn't have any problems. In the nighttime, it's best to have at least 1 other person with you in the streets. Public transportation stays fairly safe, even if you're alone. In terms of nightlife my personal safe space is next to Place des Terreaux, the bars on Rue Sainte-Catherine. One of these bars, l'Abreuvoir, is so safe I never even watch my drink there. Overall bars with "left-wing" themes (Queer, antifa...) are a good bet in terms of safety. If you do have to walk alone in the streets between 1 and 5AM, look at your phone as little as possible and make sure you look confident, like you know exactly where you're going. Wearing a hoodie with your hair not visible will make you look shady and you're less likely to be approached. Fake wedding rings will deter 95% of men approaching you.

Lyon is a safe City but like others big city you need to be careful in some places. I recommand you to keep your things next you in the transports and be aware of the people around you. As a woman Lyon or in another city you need to be careful.

Lyon is not the safest city to go in but overall at night and in certain areas more than others ! On the day, it is much more safer. But if you want to see the center of Lyon, this is the place where there are least worries to have. But as a girl, always be careful !

Lived bere for 3years never had any problems ! Be aware of the pickpockets just in like any big city but otherwise the touristic area feel very safe. Always biked home at night alone feeling very good !

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.