Women living in Rennes consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.
Women living in Rennes consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 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.
Based on 13 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.5/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.5/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Overall safe, especially in areas where it’s animated such as the city centre. The public transportation is safe, i would say the metro feels a bit safer than the bus but both are fine in my opinion. Some streets don’t feel that safe but if you avoid them or don’t spend too much time in there it should be ok.
Posted: December 31, 2024It's an overall safe town because it's not too big, has lights pretty much everywhere, and I never hear about any problematic situations from my friends. But like in any place, there's a always a rare risk of crossing path with bad people and for that i'm always careful anywhere I go !
Posted: December 30, 2024Alyssia
Rennes is primarily a student city, there are always people on the streets. Like everywhere, street harassment exists, but the city, which is mostly very activist, is generally safe for women.
Posted: December 29, 2024Sophie
Pretty safe. You can be annoyed by some guys at night at the center of the city but most people are kind and will rather help you in case of need. I still don’t recommend hanging out too late at night though (this is true everywhere in France).
Posted: December 29, 2024Bérengère
Lot or student, really festiv, friendly, but in the dark some places are isolated and could be scary. Never had a bad experience but have been scared of drunk People because a lot of student also is a lot of drunk People
Posted: October 26, 2024Rennes is beautiful but take care at night! Especially if you are solo traveling. I had some accidents in the metro “the public transportation in general” keep your stuff close to you and don’t talk with people who are harassing in talking if they continued get off the next station unfortunately Rennes becoming unsafe everyday.
Posted: September 10, 2024Alwena
Rennes is a big city with all different kind of people. Obviously as a woman I feel afraid to come back home at night. Which doesn't stop me from doing it. In 3 years as students we've been robbed in our appartment once. I would say some neighbourhoods are less safe than the center, Republic, Villejean or the east of the city.
Posted: August 1, 2024City easy to walk, to discover alone. Super safe even in the evening. You can enjoy grabbing a glass and party all night long. It's also safe to take public transportation or uber. Feel free to discover !
Posted: July 23, 2024I would say it’s okay if u don’t Go to certain Areas at Night. Even if u do, if u ignore, it’s okay. I didn’t say i felt totally okay bc it’s dépending on you. There is Not a Lot of shooting… just in some areas nur it’s rare And it’s for drugs so as Long as u don’t get involved it’s ok. The City is cute And Nice to live in btw.
Posted: July 15, 2024I heard a lot about Rennes not being safe, but i've always lived here and never had any big struggle. Even the guys who might talk to you in the street are mostly not agressive. Some places are better to avoid by night (blosne, Villejean), but the center is very okay
Posted: June 8, 2024Chloe
Ireland
Lived in Rennes for a year. Very safe area as a solo woman. Not as many expats in this area. I would recommend learning some French to make communication easier when needed. Close to tourist areas like Saint Malo or Mont Saint Michel (both 1 hour distance).
Posted: April 15, 2024Experienced: February, 2023Emma
Hi ! I’m a 22 years old girly that loves meeting other people and travel :) I make music, I LOVE to party, and I love chill nights (read or movie night with good food) If you want to come to France I’m here !
Alia
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