Women living in Montpellier consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.
Women living in Montpellier consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 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 31 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Viviana
Montpellier is a small, peaceful city, full of activity in its streets, where you can truly feel a sense of calm. Like in any tourist spot, you should take precautions to avoid becoming a victim of pickpockets, and make sure to lock up bicycles or scooters so you don’t lose them. Other than that, it’s very safe — even at night, you can walk calmly through its maze-like little streets.
Posted: August 10, 2025Personally, I feel safe in my city!! I don’t take any risks (I don’t really go out in the middle of the night) but when I do (getting out of the club,..), I don’t feel particularly scared ! Of course there is always a danger as a woman, but I think it’s moderate :)
Posted: August 1, 2025Zainab
I feel like Montpellier is mainly for students so even if you’re going out at night you will meet mostly young people and fun tho so the public transport and the ubers are chill . Stay safe ladies…)))
Posted: July 10, 2025I think everything can happen everywhere so there is always something to be worried about. But between my life in Paris and in Montpellier, I can say that there is a difference. I never experienced anything here in Montpellier, I've been loving here for the past two years. As a woman you have to be careful everywhere anyway
Posted: June 17, 2025Camille
It's okey as long as you are not to far from de center or in known area, and a advise not being alone after 22h. There sometime drunk people which can scare, but i never see them violant, there are principaly in the transport are in the night. However most of the people in the city are students so you can probably find someone to help neer you.
Posted: May 28, 2025Montpellier can be a safe city if you avoid certain parts of Town, especially at night. You have to be cautions about being robbed or harrassed in the center of Montpellier. Otherwise, there are really safe places too
Posted: May 27, 2025Aleksandra
Spain
I stayed with local woman who hosted me in her beautiful apartment for one night. It was amazing experience. First we had a coffee and little chat in one of the cute coffee places and then we went to her place to have a dinner and a bit of wine. After that she gave me her keys so I could come back whenever I wanted. I connected with one more french girl, so I went for a drink with her. I came back slightly after 22 and next day I left early to be able to discover the city. I went to Musée Fabre and enjoyed walking around the old part of the city. I found it fascinating. This city definitely has a charm. I stayed there just 2 days but I felt in love with the place, thanks to my host as well. She gave me many tips and I was happy to listen to her stories.
Posted: June 4, 2025Experienced: February, 2023Montpellier is one of my favourite cities in France :) Travelling solo there was a lot of fun. I really appreciated that the city is close to the sea & that the people are really relaxed & open-minded.
Posted: October 4, 2023