Is Paris Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
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 323 experiences

Safety rating:

3.5/5Safe

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:

2.4/5A 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 a lot on the neighborhood Avoid the north of Paris at night if you are alone, especially the 18th, 19th and 20th. The south of Paris is safer, a lot of families in the 15th and a very calm neighborhood but less animations if you want to go out

Posted: September 30, 2025
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Tsipora

Tsipora

Depends on the districts... Please, don't stay alone at night in the 18ème Arrondissement - and even 20ème. But overall, it's alright. I would highly recommend partying the Marais : it's the LGBTfriendly district, you could not be safer at night

Posted: September 28, 2025
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Paris is safe, if you go to the right neighborhood. I grew up here and still, as a woman, I would not recommand to travel there alone. Tourists are easily recognizable, and so easily robbed, or worse … Would recommand if you are careful and go out at center/west, but not the east side.

Posted: September 24, 2025
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Barbara

Barbara

Paris safety really depends of the neighborhood. Personality I m living in a safe one. But as every huge city, there are some risks in Paris especially of being robbed in the transportation or street.

Posted: September 16, 2025
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I found it safe, the people were helpful but in night i was a bit scared so i tired to alesata nott go outside or if i did to go with someone else but i loved the city and during the day i loved spending time there so i recomend it

Posted: September 5, 2025
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Is Paris worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 158 experiences from female travelers

Thanh

Thanh

Guernsey

Solo travel

Stay safe on the roads and on public transport. Avoid tourist scams and you’ll be fine. The French that I have met are kind and friendly. The food depends on the shop you visit, really. So choose wisely :)) Lots of activities to do, especially for those who love arts.

Posted: October 1, 2025
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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 2.4 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.