New Orleans, United States
What 90% of solo women don't know about staying safe in New Orleans.
Artistic neighborhood with street art, cafes, and good restaurants. Fine for daytime walking but too quiet and residential at night - use rideshare after dark.
Bywater is the artsy neighborhood - colorful shotgun houses with murals, small galleries, indie coffee shops, restaurants focused on local ingredients. More residential and local than the French Quarter. You'll see actual New Orleanians instead of tour groups. During the day you can walk around looking at street art, vintage shops, and cafes. Connects to the French Quarter by foot during daylight. Once the sun sets and businesses close, the streets empty out fast. Limited street lighting in many areas, and you'll be walking past houses instead of active businesses. Restaurants and bars are spread out, not clustered like Frenchmen Street, so you're walking through quiet residential blocks between destinations. Use Uber or Lyft at night. Skip public transit after dark.
Daytime Safety
GoodNight Walking Safety
ModerateHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
ModeratePickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ModerateEmergency Services
GoodEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
ExcellentSome mistakes you only make once in New Orleans. But you shouldn't have to make them at all. This free checklist reveals the 5 safety pitfalls that catch solo women off guard — so you can avoid them before they happen.
"Liked the artsy vibe during the day, took Uber at night"
"Restaurants are relaxed about solo diners"
"Real New Orleans without tourist crowds"
"Too quiet and dark at night for walking alone"
"Good if you want to skip the French Quarter chaos"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
The music neighborhood centered on Frenchmen Street, with jazz clubs and late-night activity. The main strip has crowds and feels reasonably safe, but residential streets are quiet and poorly lit - use rideshare.
Residential neighborhood with City Park, local restaurants, and lower prices. Safe during the day but too quiet at night - use rideshare. You'll travel to other areas for nightlife.
Business and arts district with museums and upscale restaurants. Safe during business hours but empties out at night - use rideshare instead of walking long empty blocks.
Help other women stay safe in Bywater
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.