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 26 experiences
Safety rating: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
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, 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, 2025Laurine
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, 2025Valentina
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, 2025Marseille 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, 2025based on 16 experiences from female travelers
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, 2025It 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