Women living in Geneva consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Women living in Geneva consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 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 38 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.5/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.5/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.4/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
The city overall is very safe, especially in the center and near the lake. I would recommend tho to pay attention when you go a little further away, because many areas are really empty and so at night it can be dangerous.
Posted: July 13, 2025Geneva is a safe city for women, I live in the center of Geneva, knwon for its nightlife, prostitutes and drug dealers (because yes there are!)) and I'm not worried to go out at night, even at 2 am, but I'm always aware of my surroundings and avoid some places that might seem unsafe (ex: empty parc by night or very dark street).
Posted: July 13, 2025Geneva 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, 2025Geneva 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, 2025Anouk
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, 2025based on 12 experiences from female travelers
Geneva is lovely. I felt pretty safe there, everyone was just minding their own business. Everything is quite expensive. There are lots of things to do, many luxury shops, you can walk/cycle around the Léman lake... I recommend the Botanical Garden of Geneva, which is amazing and 100% free!
Posted: July 30, 2025Experienced: July, 2024