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 231 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?

andrea

andrea

Paris is mostly safe, especially in tourist areas. Pickpocketing can happen in crowded places. Stay aware, avoid dark areas at night, and you’ll enjoy the city without major concerns. The public transport can be dangerous at night

Posted: April 14, 2025
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Zahra

Zahra

Safe ! Might only be a bit unsafe on certain areas in the North and some arrondissements, but most of them are perfectly fine I mostly have an experience coming from trips late, or leaving too early in the morning for flights, never had an issue, felt safe walking, taking transport, etc.

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Mahalia

Mahalia

Paris is mostly safe, like in general it’s fine, especially during the day and in touristy places. You just gotta be careful with pickpockets, especially in the metro or crowded areas like near the Eiffel Tower or big stations like Gare du Nord. Just keep your stuff close and don’t flash your phone or wallet too much. At night, it depends because some areas are super chill, others not so much.

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Yamin

Yamin

A lot of sketchy areas where you definitely don't want to be walking alone around as a woman. Mostly catcalls, even some following, but nothing aggressive so far. During the day feels quite safe but in the centre, around the nightlife, not so great

Posted: April 12, 2025
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Jess

Jess

Overall, Paris isn't safe. Yet, as a Parisian for the past five years and a French girl, I believe my experience is quite nuanced. Of course, I now know the city quite well and wouldn't act the same way in all neighbourhoods, on all streets or in all transportation lines. My main advice to visiting girls would be to always be aware of their surroundings, as a bad experience can befall anyone at any time. Read about the neighbourhood you're staying in beforehand, be sure to appear to know where you're going, and avoid leaving money all in one place in case you get robbed. Paris is a beautiful place to visit for those who know the risks and come prepared. ;)

Posted: April 11, 2025
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Paris is huge ! It réal my depends on the location. Avoid the north around Gare du Nord and around each train station in general and it should be okay !in the middle of paris and around touristics locations you should only be aware of pikpoket even after dark.

Posted: April 8, 2025
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Enora

Enora

I'm not always feeling safe, but the sorority in Paris can really help, so ask for help if you need it! People, and particularly women, will help you! I'm not often worried in Paris, it depends of the areas but it's globally safe.

Posted: April 8, 2025
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Zeina

Zeina

Coming from Lebanon a smaller country loving to a big city has been overwhelming and seeing that there are so many people i felt a bit unsafe at first and scared to take the metro. I have gotten used to it now but always aware of my belongings and on guard.

Posted: April 6, 2025
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Depends on the neighbourhood you are staying, Living there I have some bad experiences but nothing too hard to handle. Woman there are quit solidaire and the pay attention to the other women. Just be careful at the bar with your drinks

Posted: April 6, 2025
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Paris is a city where a lot of people and things are going on. You just have to be aware of that and be careful when you are in some parts of the city. In some areas, you have to be aware of your environment especially when they are only few persons.

Posted: April 1, 2025
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Is Paris worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 133 experiences from female travelers

Group travel

I went to Paris last year for a college summer elective course. It was a great trip and honestly overwhelming because there's simply so much to see and do. I did end up getting food poisoning on the first day and had to spend a few days lying in bed which wasnt fun. But despite that i managed to visit a lot of places, and some of the highlights were: 1)Going to the top of the eiffel tower at sunset. I honestly did not plan this because i thought it would be overrated but it became a core memory moment. I went just as they were closing, around 11 pm, so there was no line and i managed to get tickets for much cheaper than what i saw online, and the sunset view from the top was beautiful. Not to mention, the tower started sparkling right when i stepped out onto the second floor and it honestly felt magical. 2)Taking a river cruise along the seine. I took this cruise also around sunset so the whole golden hour made it that much more prettier 3)Sainte Chapelle. Having studied about this building in college, it was so cool to get to see it in person. The gothic architecture, stained glass windows...it is gorgeous. 4)Roaming around the streets of montmarte in the evening. Or just simply roaming around the streets of Paris in general. 5)Claude Monet's house and gardens in giverny. It's just a few hours away from Paris and really beautiful. Monet is someone i studied and researched about a lot as part of college assignments so again it was pretty cool to get to see his paintings and the infamous water lillies in person.

Posted: April 15, 2025Experienced: May, 2024
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Elena

Elena

Armenia

Group travel

Travelled to Paris with a friend. We found many interesting attraction sites and the food was good as well. Contrary to popular belief, I didn’t find the locals rude - perhaps this was an isolated experience. Took great photos and traveled everywhere using the metro. It takes a while to figure the metro system and directions but once you do it’s a breeze. Overall, I felt safe, although I was still wary walking at night, as we all are everywhere honestly. We stayed at a 3 star hotel which I was skeptical about but it still turned out fine. My fave experience there is the Disneyland visit. At my big age it still felt quite magical (im also a sucker for attraction rides which is probably another reason).

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Meet locals in Paris

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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Jess

Jess

About Me

Hiii I'm Jess, 26, based in Paris currently, but always dreaming of moving elsewhere. I had the chance of growing up in multiple countries and developed an appetite for art from a young age. I graduated three years ago and began my professional journey, working for major cultural institutions throughout the world before realising that I enjoyed my independence too much. As a mixed French girl, I still struggle with balancing my multiple identities, but I love my country and its gorgeous, temperamental people! Currently renovating my home, I hope to welcome some of you soon 🩷

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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.