Is Nantes Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
2.9 /5

Women living in Nantes consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.6 /5

Women living in Nantes consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 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 32 experiences

Safety rating:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.1/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.2/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

3/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.5/5A bit worried

How safe is Nantes?

Raphaëlle

Raphaëlle

It really depends on where you go, I personally never felt in danger, even alone in the dark because i take ways I know well. But there are some places that are more dangerous or at least scarier at night like the city center where there is a lot of drug dealing.

Posted: August 21, 2025
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Nantes is not a very safe city. I recommend you to avoid some places in Nantes during the night. For example in the center of the town the place named "commerce" could be dangerous or the neighborhood near the train station.

Posted: August 15, 2025
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Sandrine

Sandrine

En journée, la ville est sûre. Il faut faire attention à ses affaires dans les transports. La nuit ou le soir, la sécurité est problématique un peu partout et particulièrement dans le centre. Il est fortement déconseillé de se promener seul ou en ayant bu, pour un homme comme pour une femme. During the day, the city is safe. You have to be careful with your belongings in transport. At night or in the evening, security is problematic almost everywhere and particularly in the center. It is strongly discouraged to walk alone or while having drunk, for a man as well as for a woman.

Posted: August 13, 2025
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Anaïs

Anaïs

A bit dangerous for the woman. A lot of drug trafic. Don’t walk alone on the street at night. Take care of your drink in clubs and bars. But if you have the good reflexs you Will enjoy the city and is history

Posted: August 10, 2025
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Marion

Marion

It's a beautiful contry. It's safe and there is lot of people for help you if you want. You can go out alone. No probleme for travel alone. I think it's safe and i recommande this country. I like.

Posted: August 10, 2025
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Is Nantes worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.7 /5

based on 4 experiences from female travelers

Couple travel

Nantes was absolutely safe but there’s nothing to do as activity but about food they have the best butter i have ever tested

Posted: May 14, 2025
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Safety in France

Frequently asked questions

Is Nantes safe?

Women living in Nantes consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Is Nantes safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Nantes consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Nantes?

Women living in Nantes consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Nantes?

Women living in Nantes consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Nantes?

Women living in Nantes consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Nantes consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Nantes?

Women living in Nantes consider the risk of being physically attacked to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Nantes?

Women living in Nantes consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Nantes consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Nantes consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.