Is Strasbourg safe?
Safe with normal care. Pickpocketing in crowds, especially at Christmas markets; heavy security in December.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-05-27.
- Homicide rate in France: 1.3 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in France: 5.1 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Strasbourg at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Pickpocketing, bike theft and car break-ins. Occasional trouble near the station and Neudorf at night. |
| At night | The center is lively and fine; trams run until about midnight. Take Uber or a taxi after. |
| Solo women | Generally comfortable alone. Catcalling is uncommon; use rides late at night. |
| Other risks | Icy pavements in winter; Cyclists and trams in the center; Summer heat |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Petition clipboards near the cathedral
- Fake charity collectors
- Overpriced mulled wine and snacks at some Christmas stalls
Take care
- Gare centrale area at night: drug dealing, hassle
- Christmas markets: dense crowds, pickpockets
- Quays late: drunk groups
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Police can demand ID; without it you can be held up to four hours, so carry your passport.
- Smoking is banned on beaches, in parks, at bus shelters and near schools; fines apply.
- Covering your face in public (balaclava, niqab, mask) is illegal, with fines up to €150.
How Strasbourg compares in France
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Annecy | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Colmar | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Carcassonne | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Brittany | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Dordogne | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Paris | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Nice | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Provence | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| French Riviera | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lyon | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bordeaux | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cannes | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Strasbourg | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Chamonix | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Corsica | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Aix-en-Provence | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Toulouse | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Loire Valley | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Normandy | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Montpellier | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Avignon | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Biarritz | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Saint-Tropez | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Antibes | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Nantes | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lille | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Marseille | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Strasbourg safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable alone. Catcalling is uncommon; use rides late at night.
Is Strasbourg safe at night?
The center is lively and fine; trams run until about midnight. Take Uber or a taxi after.
What is the crime rate in Strasbourg?
Pickpocketing, bike theft and car break-ins. Occasional trouble near the station and Neudorf at night. Nationally, France records 1.3 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Strasbourg?
Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- CTS Strasbourg
- Strasbourg Airport
- Strasbourg tourist office
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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