Women living in Marseille consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.
Women living in Marseille consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.9 out of 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.
Based on 28 experiences
Safety rating: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.4/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Marseille is famous for not being safe, but for me, it's kind of like in a lot of big cities in Europe : it's safe until you know where not to go at a certain time of the day. If you stay in the famous areas, and not alone, it's ok (Vieux Port, Cours Julien..) Still, i recommend not to walk around for a long time by night alone ! And to always look after tour belongings ! But it's pretty calm in the day ☺️
Posted: July 16, 2025The town is definitely safe. Obviously there are some places where there are badly intentioned people but in general walking as a woman is safe. The public transports are safe, people are usually very nice and would help you if you feel unsafe
Posted: July 9, 2025It 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, 2025Aude
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, 2025It’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, 2025based on 17 experiences from female travelers
Nina
Italy
Went here to visit a friend of mine! It's a really lovely city. Lot of things to do, people are nice and i feel safe overall, but i think It depends on the zone... Btw it's a really colorful city. Totally raccomand
Posted: August 20, 2025Experienced: January, 2025