Is Geneva Safe for Women?

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
1.4 /5

Women living in Geneva consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 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 38 experiences

Safety rating:

4.5/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.1/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.5/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.4/5Very 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:

1.3/5Not 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?

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, 2025
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Geneva 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, 2025
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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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Is Geneva worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 12 experiences from female travelers

Family travel

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
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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 4.1 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 1.4 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 1.3 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