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 đč I feel very safe, no matter where I am. People are respectful and donât 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 itâs 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-KleinhĂŒnningen-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, 2025Zoé
I think Basel is a safe place of course I would always be careful there are some places where I heard that they werenât the best to walk alone. Around the claraplatz I wouldnât be too long alone or juste be careful. Personally i never experienced anything
Posted: February 2, 2025Naemi
I think Basel is very safe, everywhere you go is light and most of the time there are people around. I feel safe when I walk home but still I have thoughts of course, but I have them everywhere. Many inhabitants are feeling safe in Basel!
Posted: February 2, 2025Anouk
There is a few creepy streets or places but evry thing else very safe. You can easaly avoid these places and if yor with somone then you are definatly save. Also if you need help you can easaly talk to a stranger and they would offer their help
Posted: February 2, 2025very safe and calm city. there are a few small areas where there might be increased crime however even there I never exoerienced any issues apart from the occasional cat call. public transport is operating until late at night so you can move around safely
Posted: January 31, 2025Simay
Basel is really safe if you don't intend to go to sketchy places, there might be some drunk people but they don't do any harm to you, maybe just talk bullshit or ask for money, as many people do so.. :)
Posted: January 30, 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 itâs 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 theyâre famous there, and they were absolutely deliciousâthough, 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, 2024Khanyisa
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, 2023Jasmin
Hi there! I like experiencing new things, going on adventures and getting to know new people and cultures:) I am trying to find my balance and also to figure out how to live life to the fullest đ
Nana
đ§ł I loveee traveling! (Kinda obvious i know) đ„ Eating is my passion (but i have to confess i am not the best cook but i try) âïž i am looking for adventures/getting out of my comfort zone đżi am really flexible and spontaneous person đ§” i love to learn new things, especially handcrafts Unexpected detours, are the best thing that happened to me :)