Is Paris Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Paris

Safety rating

Moderate
3.5 /5

Women living in Paris consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.5 /5

Women living in Paris consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 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 268 experiences

Safety rating:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.6/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.5/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.5/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.5/5Not at all worried

How safe is Paris?

It depends where you are/stay. Some areas are very safe (the richest ones) but some are very dangerous and you can easily be subjected to harassing, cat calling and everything. Men can be very insisting, they stare easily. Transportations are not very clean and you need to be very careful I got my phone snatched one time and got stared at more times than I can count. It can be a great city with lots of things to do but you need to be careful as a woman.

Posted: May 28, 2025
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Depends on the neighborhood but I would say always be careful of pickpockets. Paris is quite safe unless, like any other city, you go to a dangerous neighborhood at night. Besides from being robbed there no actual other risk.

Posted: May 27, 2025
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Blanche

Blanche

I believe there are certain areas in Paris that are best to avoid at night, but this isn’t the very touristy areas. To be honest Paris itself isn’t dangerous, it’s more the pick pockets which are the worst. In the metros they are very prone to pickpocket, especially line 6 so watch out !!

Posted: May 27, 2025
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Juliette

Juliette

It depends on the area but I really think Paris is very safe considering how big of a city it is, I very rarely have any problems or have to worry about walking after dark. Of course there is certain areas that are less safe than others but it is very easy to avoid

Posted: May 27, 2025
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Öykü

Öykü

I’ve been living in Paris for a year and a half, and overall I feel quite safe here. Sometimes on the metro, there can be people who are a bit annoying, like drunk people, but I’ve never experienced anything truly troubling. If I ever feel uncomfortable, I usually just move to another carriage. Even going out at night hasn’t made me feel unsafe or anxious. Of course, if you prefer, you can always choose alternatives like Uber instead of public transport. But from my experience, Paris is generally a safe city to live in, although like in any big city, petty theft such as pickpocketing can happen, so it’s important to stay attentive in order to avoid any problems.

Posted: May 27, 2025
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Is Paris worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 141 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

As it’s known, Paris is filled with so many museums and endless cultural activities. Whether you’re into art, history, or just want to explore something new, you’ll always find something interesting happening in the city. There are world-famous museums, but also plenty of smaller, hidden ones that are worth discovering. Another great thing about Paris is that it’s a flat city, like many others in Europe, which makes it really easy to explore on foot. Walking through the streets is honestly one of the best ways to experience it. You get to see the most beautiful parts of the city just by moving from place to place everything is close, and every corner has something charming to offer.

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Manon

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Safety in France

Frequently asked questions

Is Paris safe?

Women living in Paris consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is Paris safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Paris consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Paris?

Women living in Paris consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Paris?

Women living in Paris consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Paris?

Women living in Paris consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Paris consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Paris?

Women living in Paris consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Paris?

Women living in Paris 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 Paris?

Women living in Paris consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.5 out of 5.

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

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