Is Marseille Safe for Women?

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 28 experiences

Safety rating:

3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.8/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.7/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Marseille?

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, 2025
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The 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, 2025
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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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Is Marseille worth visiting?

Travel rating

4 /5

based on 17 experiences from female travelers

Nina

Nina

Italy

Solo travel

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
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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 3.7 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 2.4 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 1.8 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 1.5 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 2.1 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