Women living in Basel consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.
Women living in Basel consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.
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.
Based on 42 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Katinka
I was born and raised in Budapest. Compared to that this place is like a retirement home š¹ I feel very safe, no matter where I am. People are respectful and donāt really care about what you wear. Of course there will be judgy elders but other than that its very safe.
Posted: May 7, 2025It 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 itās fine.
Posted: April 18, 2025Very 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, 2025Basel 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, 2025It 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, 2025based on 7 experiences from female travelers
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 itās 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 theyāre famous there, and they were absolutely deliciousāthough, 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, 2024Flurina
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.
Nana
š§³ I loveee traveling! (Kinda obvious i know) š„ Eating is my passion (but i have to confess i am not the best cook but i try) āļø i am looking for adventures/getting out of my comfort zone šæi am really flexible and spontaneous person š§µ i love to learn new things, especially handcrafts Unexpected detours, are the best thing that happened to me :)