Is Geneva Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Geneva

Safety rating

Safe
4.5 /5

Women living in Geneva consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.3 /5

Women living in Geneva consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 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 36 experiences

Safety rating:

4.5/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.5/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.3/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A 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:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Geneva?

Geneva is one of the safest places I’ve lived in. I have walked home at 1am with no problems at all. You don’t need to hide your phone from snatchers like in London. Never had any issues. People are generally super friendly and always looking to help

Posted: June 4, 2025
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Geneva feels like a safe city to me. I don’t usually feel scared, even when walking alone, though I’m a bit more cautious if it’s very late. Overall, I feel comfortable here, but like anywhere, I adjust how I move depending on the time and place.

Posted: May 29, 2025
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Anouk

Anouk

Very safe except if you go in dangerous part of the town but even there it's globally ok. Sometimes it's a bit empty like in the public transport but I have never felt in danger. I live in Genève since 17 year and have never experienced worse tings than men looks or comments

Posted: May 28, 2025
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Capucine

Capucine

As a woman, you can go back home very late by night without stress by foot, bike, night buses. You don't have people how are sleeping in the streets. Just be careful in some night places like bars or clubs. Some "rich international people" can ask you to "escort" them for monney. And be careful about your glass in some hype clubs...

Posted: May 25, 2025
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Emma

Emma

Super safe - I have lived alone here a couple years and regularly out at night or early mornings never feared for my safety. Public transport is easy and safe. It’s a small town and people are quite wealthy here so unlikely to rob you!

Posted: May 25, 2025
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Geneva doesn't have a lot of bad/unsafe neighbourhood, especially on the left side. The only not so well known would be around Pâquis/Charmilles and out of the city, but these places are still quite calm. Unfortunately, the amount of drug addicts walking publicly is rising, which would be my highest worry. Overall, I'd say it's more than quite safe.

Posted: May 8, 2025
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Is Geneva worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 11 experiences from female travelers

Couple travel

Tip stay in france at the border. Annemasse is pretty close to geneva by tram and also by train. We used the tram. Restaurents and supermarkets are much cheaper. I love the botanical garden at geneva.

Posted: June 14, 2024
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Amal

Amal

Egypt

Solo travel

Genava is my Hub, as far as I'm using easyjet (whuch is the cheapest one to fly from Egypt. I used to fly to GVA since August 1999 and I stayed there for the last 7 years as a UN accredited correspondant for Al-Ahram daily news paper. I have many friends there and I used to stay in their houses before heading to my destination in Europe.

Posted: June 7, 2024Experienced: March, 2024
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Safety in Switzerland

Frequently asked questions

Is Geneva safe?

Women living in Geneva consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Is Geneva safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Geneva consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Geneva?

Women living in Geneva consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Geneva?

Women living in Geneva consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Geneva?

Women living in Geneva consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Geneva 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 Geneva?

Women living in Geneva 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 Geneva?

Women living in Geneva consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in Geneva consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

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