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 243 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?

Magdalena

Magdalena

Paris is generally safe, especially in tourist areas. Watch for pickpockets, avoid certain suburbs at night, and stay alert in crowds. Public transport is usually sure. Protests and strikes ça often occeur but aee usually peaceful. Basic precautions always needed.

Posted: May 5, 2025
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Clara

Clara

Oh my Gosh it’s like horror, paris is perfect and pretty but the crimw everywhere!!!!! You should pay attention because i live in paris as an au pair and i got scammed for 1600€ don’t asking me why because it’s happen🤸🏻‍♂️

Posted: May 2, 2025
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Srijita

Srijita

Certain parts of Paris are very unsafe, whereas the rest is pretty safe. Public transportation is safe till very late because there's always people. I would suggest avoiding the north of paris or the 19th and 20th arrondissement areas after 9pm. Also, always make sure to be careful with your purse and phone. They can get stolen VERY easily.

Posted: April 29, 2025
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Princia

Princia

For me, Paris is a safe place. You have to je careful but i feel like i can walk around with no problèmes. I can take the subway on the night with no worries. Just, bé careful with your phone and money on the subway

Posted: April 28, 2025
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Roxane

Roxane

Overall Paris streets are quite safe during the day. At night if you are alone you need to be carefull depending on the neighbourhood, like any city. I would say that if you are not alone it is really okay at night.

Posted: April 26, 2025
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In Paris, I usually feel safe. I don't fear being robbed, kidnapped or raped, and I can get around on my own without any problem. Public transports are also alright. However, at night and in some places, I can be scared when I'm alone - even if I was born in this city. My recommandation is to stay with other people or not staying out too late when you're alone. If you know how to react when you feel unsafe (looking for other people for exemple), everything will be alright.

Posted: April 26, 2025
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Nox

Nox

I think it's like anywhere, there are some parts of the city you shouldn't visit at night but it's a very touristic city. This means the risk of being murdered or gravely assaulted is very low but you are likely to get robbed if you aren't careful. There are announcements in transports telling you to be careful about it which means it happens but I've lived here for 11 years and it never happened to me

Posted: April 25, 2025
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Paris is pretty safe unless you don’t go at certain place alone at night. But in general, there’s people everywhere + open shops where you can go. If you unfortunately experience sexual abuses in the Metro, there’s a number for help (even by text messages) : 3117 - or the app « Alerte 3117 » I won’t recommend Barbes, Aubervilliers Quatre Chemin, Champ de Mars alone after 2am But in general I find the city very safe

Posted: April 23, 2025
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Charlie

Charlie

I wouldn't say Paris is a safe city. You need to be aware of the risk of getting robbed in broad daylight by pickpockets, harassed/cat called, and I definitely wouldn't advise anyone to get home alone at night. Be sure to always be accompanied or get a cab!

Posted: April 22, 2025
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Paris is a mostly safe city for travelers. Tourist areas are well-patrolled, but be cautious of pickpockets in crowded spots like the metro. Avoid poorly lit or isolated areas late at night. People are crazy sometimes

Posted: April 21, 2025
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Is Paris worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 135 experiences from female travelers

Jenni

Jenni

Finland

Family travel

I felt pretty safe during my visit in Paris wit my mom and my sister. We visited Disneyland Paris and it was a cool experience. We also visited the Eiffel tower which was a must during the trip! I strongly recommend visiting Disneyland and The Eiffel Tower for anyone visiting Paris.

Posted: May 2, 2025Experienced: April, 2023
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Louise

Louise

France

Group travel

I went there two days, one night. I havent been out so much, only in the metro which made me feel extremely unsafe. I made a bad encounter with a group of youngs men. If i had to give an advice. Dont show any jewellery and dont make eye contact.

Posted: April 27, 2025Experienced: February, 2022
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Meet locals in Paris

Romane

Romane

About Me

Former Au pair in Amsterdam, I'm now a bookbinding student in the south of Paris, living in a small apartment under the rooftops :) I spent my childhood in Normandy around Rouen, and I would love to show you the city! I'm very calm and caring and I would love to meet new people 🌟

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Irene

Irene

About Me

Hi! I’m a 21 year old from France, Paris. This year I decided to drop out of university for a bit to travel around east europe! I stayed five month in greece, a month in Bulgaria and a month and a half in turkey and i’m slowly making my way to france by hitchhiking, local buses and camping/hostels with a friend also from France! I really like meeting new people and connecting to new cultures and places! I’ve met so many wonderful people during my travels and hope to meet more!

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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.