Is Marseille Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Marseille

Safety rating

Moderate
3 /5

Women living in Marseille consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.9 /5

Women living in Marseille consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.9 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 26 experiences

Safety rating:

3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.8/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.6/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Marseille?

It depends on the streets you walk-in and if it's by night or not. I feel safe where I live but I know which borough I should avoid especially if I'm alone. But if you are at the right place you are totally safe !

Posted: June 17, 2025
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Aude

Aude

Marseille is a very diversified city with good and less good neighborhoods. I’ve arrived Marseille when I was 8 and I’m now 25 and I was never even once harassed, attacked or else. The only time I was robbed was because I wasn’t watching my belongings. I think as long as you are a bit careful, and logical, nothing will happens to you and there is nothing to be worried about. Just take care with your belongings and don’t walk alone at night in sketchy areas. I would say I feel very safe because I know my way around. Enjoy the city all you can, and don’t be too worried, some people are weird, but some are very kind.

Posted: June 6, 2025
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It’s a beautiful city but some people are crazy and super rude here. If you come here be careful. Men act like they never saw a woman in their life before. One day I walk outside my house and I went into a gunfight by accident. Don’t go the the north of the city

Posted: May 30, 2025
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Laurine

Laurine

Marseille is a great city, there is always people outside so i feel safe walking in the city by night, but be vigilant anyway, i think is like all big city in Europe you have to be safe of course because we are womens but i feel safe, i never had a really bad experience at least not as much of a woman in her lifetime

Posted: May 29, 2025
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Valentina

Valentina

This Mediterranean city is rich in culture, color, and contrasts. I live in a nice neighborhood, not far from the sea, in an urban part of the city near the metro station Rond-Point du Prado. Marseille isn’t the safest city in every corner. Some neighborhoods can be risky, especially at night. For girls, I’d recommend always going out accompanied, just to stay on the safe side. With a little caution, you can still enjoy everything this unique city has to offer!

Posted: April 24, 2025
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Marseille is a big city, but where I live, in the 9th district and around, I feel safe. At night as everywhere I don't feel safe, but no more than anywhere else. It is okay to walk alone at night but personally I have a small weapon.

Posted: April 8, 2025
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Is Marseille worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 16 experiences from female travelers

Couple travel

I heard a lot how dangerous is Marseille, but we stayed in the downtown, so I guess it’s nothing dangerous about it The people were nice, much nicer than in Paris, there was some free concert on the street A lot of sightseeing places are completely free

Posted: April 11, 2025
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Solo travel

It was honestly a beautiful city; I really loved the beach and the people are super friendly. To stay safe in this city, you should especially avoid going out alone at night and choose the neighborhood where you'll stay during your visit. You can find all types of cuisine possible to meet everyone's needs. There are many affordable transportation options, making it easy to get around the city.

Posted: April 2, 2025
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Safety in France

Frequently asked questions

Is Marseille safe?

Women living in Marseille consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is Marseille safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Marseille consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Marseille?

Women living in Marseille consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Marseille?

Women living in Marseille consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Marseille?

Women living in Marseille consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Marseille?

Women living in Marseille consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Marseille?

Women living in Marseille consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Marseille?

Women living in Marseille consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Marseille consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Marseille?

Women living in Marseille consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5