Is Basel Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Basel

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Basel consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Basel consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Violence rating

14.1%

On average 14.1% percentage of women in Switzerland 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 42 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.7/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Basel?

Katinka

Katinka

I was born and raised in Budapest. Compared to that this place is like a retirement home 😹 I feel very safe, no matter where I am. People are respectful and don’t really care about what you wear. Of course there will be judgy elders but other than that its very safe.

Posted: May 7, 2025
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It depends very much on where you are going, especially at night. During the day I have always felt pretty safe. At night I would avoid walking alone along the Rhein river. In a group I think it’s fine.

Posted: April 18, 2025
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Very safe even at late weekend nights, i don't worry on public transport either, as they are checked by warkers and cameras can be found everywhere, the least safe area is Kaserne, in Kleinbasel, although I have walked in that area at night before and it was still okay.

Posted: March 29, 2025
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Basel has its areas for example the SBB railwaystation at night or Klybeck-Kleinhünningen-Claraplatz zones (kleinbasel) in general is most dangerous. there are the most drunk/ drugger people and prostitutes.

Posted: February 11, 2025
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It is very safe. The only part that can be a bit dodgy is around the Claraplatz. There are some people that want to sell you drugs. Otherwise you are very safe, you do not have to worry about anything.

Posted: February 10, 2025
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Is Basel worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.2 /5

based on 7 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Basel is overall a very beautiful city and truly feels like a border town. The people are genuinely kind and helpful. However, Switzerland is unbelievably expensive. Since it’s a small city, you can explore all the main attractions in just two days, which is sufficient. Of course, I tried fondue and Swiss chocolate, as they’re famous there, and they were absolutely delicious—though, as I mentioned, incredibly pricey. Accommodation is also very expensive, but I was lucky to have a friend there, so I stayed with them. Overall, Basel is a safe and charming city.

Posted: January 1, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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Meet locals in Basel

Flurina

Flurina

About Me

I am 22 years old and study social work. I also work in a school with young people with disabilities. I love my work and am also interested in social inequalities, marginalized groups and social policy outside of my job. Outside of work, I'm in the scouts and do a lot of arts and crafts. Unfortunately, I don't get much time off, but when I do, I either go to the Alps or travel around Europe by train. I love traveling alone by train and getting to know new people and cultures.

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Nana

Nana

About Me

🧳 I loveee traveling! (Kinda obvious i know) 🄟 Eating is my passion (but i have to confess i am not the best cook but i try) āš”ļø i am looking for adventures/getting out of my comfort zone 🌿i am really flexible and spontaneous person 🧵 i love to learn new things, especially handcrafts Unexpected detours, are the best thing that happened to me :)

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Safety in Switzerland

Frequently asked questions

Is Basel safe?

Women living in Basel consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Basel safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Basel consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Basel?

Women living in Basel consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Basel?

Women living in Basel consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Basel?

Women living in Basel consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Basel?

Women living in Basel consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Basel?

Women living in Basel consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Basel?

Women living in Basel consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Basel?

Women living in Basel consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Basel?

Women living in Basel consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5