The safety level in Basel is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.4 out of 5.
The crime rate in Basel is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.5 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 11 experiences
Safety index: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 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 |
Basel is statistically as far as I know the Most dangerous city in switzerland. It should be considered that switzerland overall is fairly safe. Around the dreirosenbrücke at night and also on the kleinbasel-side during the day sometimes it can be a strange atmosphere and it is said to be a more dangerous place. But not to give a wrong impression: I mostly feel safe and move around Town without bigger concerns. At night I amalwqys more concious in a bigger city and the normal amount of weirdness is found in basel.
Posted: September 26, 2024Basel is overall a very safe city. I would recommend not walking alone around dark in some areas but other than that. I have had no problems in Basel. The people are kind and during the day I have never felt uncomfortable or worried.
Posted: August 31, 2024Basel is very safe place where you can walk in the dark with no risk. This city is very comfortable and transport access is safe and perfect. Despite there are many nationalities you feel safe everywhere.
Posted: July 5, 2024Delia
Basel is very safe. There are few exceptions were I wouldn‘t walk alone at night in the dark, but I think that‘s common sense. Otherwise really no worries, you can even leave your phone on the table and probably nothing will happen (although I wouldn‘t risk it).
Posted: June 15, 2024During daylight it feels really safe to be alone on the streets. The only problem is that there are few men who may try to verbally harass you if they find you by yourself sitting on a park/bench/corner, but you just have to be clear and serious and there is someone always around. At night everybody is at home so this makes me feel a bit nervous of the dark streets but nothing has happened
Posted: May 30, 2024It‘s a big city, so I would say as every big city it has places that are safer than other. In the more popular ones it‘s often a lot of police around which makes it really safe also as a woman alone, but I wouldn‘t walk alone around at night.
Posted: May 18, 2024Basel is a very safe city just like the rest of Switzerland. Some neighborhoods can appear a bit lost, but in general its a fairly safe place to walk home at night. Public transportation is awsome and also available after midnight.
Posted: May 10, 2024Born and raised in Basel and never experienced any dangerous situations. Me and many female friends walk home at night by ourselves, comfortably taking the public transportation at any time. Bc Basel is a small city, if still anything happens police stations and hospitals are very closed by.
Posted: March 19, 2024Lotte
Basel is during colder months mostly quiet and during summer busy with outdoor events. Some areas are a bit shadier than others, such as Messeplatz late at night. Otherwise there are fairly any issues and such as in any crowded places, guard your belongings and you will be safe.
Posted: February 21, 2024based on 6 experiences from female travelers
Khanyisa
Netherlands
We were in Basel for 2 days. Found the place to be expensive especially based on the foreign exchange rate...but we felt safe and loved the free public transport...it rained a lot but we still managed to walk the city..
Posted: August 29, 2024Experienced: November, 2023Beyza
Turkey
It was safe. Nature was very beautiful. But everything was very expensive. It’s impossible to drink coffee or eat out. Swimming in Rhine is very enjoyable. As long as you do free activities, Basel is very nice. Hiking in nature, definitely go to Well am Rhein
Posted: July 24, 2024Lilly
Hi! My Name is Lilly and I'm a design student living in Basel. I love animals, museums, pasteries, arts mubi (haha) and exploring. Being in new places, learning new things and being spontaneous really is one of my keys to happiness. So I'm happy about new oppertunities with this app. Ask me anything if you want to know more <3
Patricija
Hey, I am Patricija and I like to wonder around. What I enjoy the most is food and unexpected encounters. Originally I am from Croatia and grew up in Germany. In Switzerland I work as a theatre director.