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 319 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:

2.3/5A 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?

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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i have heard some horror stories from friends of mine but i have never experienced anything worse than the usual amount of sexual harassment that happens in a bigger city. overall i do feel fairly safe in the city and the biggest lie ever is that places like the 19th are unsafe, there are mostly families and it changed a lot in recent years so definitely don’t miss out on it because of racist assumptions people make about it.

Posted: September 4, 2025
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Be careful of pickpockets in paris, especially in tourist areas. At night, try not to go out alone or visit unfamiliar places like streets whiteout lights. Trust your instincts if a place or situation feels unsafe, leave right away

Posted: August 30, 2025
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Clara

Clara

You have to be careful to your stuff in public spaces but it is the case in every big city. But as a woman you have to be aware of the harassment you can be a victim of in the street (it's of course not your fault at all but it happens a lot in that city when you live in for a long time)

Posted: August 24, 2025
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If you don't end up in the middle of a protest, you will find Paris to be the best city in the world. Of course, like every city it has its neighborhoods to avoid, and recently pickpocketing has become more common. But it's okay.

Posted: August 16, 2025
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Is Paris worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 157 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Paris has too much too offer so you will never ran out of things to do. I went in summer, the weather was amazing but I didn’t feel the crowds. There are a lot of places/parks you can visit for free. Paris is quite dirty in some places (the smell of urine is something else) so don’t expect a fairytale.. it can be as cheap as you make it - I ate a lot in bakeries as the pastries are too good to be true.. A lot of places are closed in August as people go on holidays so be warned

Posted: September 8, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
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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.