According to an analysis by Interstat, a unit within the Ministry of the Interior's Statistical Service (SSMSI), and obtained by BFMTV, a French news channel, the "Lived and Felt in Terms of Security (VRS)" survey explores the difference between what French people fear and what they actually experience in terms of safety. The survey, which covers the period from 2021 to 2023, found that the number of victims per 100 inhabitants for all types of offenses is higher in the most densely populated regions of France. Specifically, the rate of reported victimization is higher than the national average in the departments of Île-de-France, Bouches-du-Rhône, and Rhône. These areas, which include major cities like Paris and Marseille, tend to have higher population densities and, consequently, higher numbers of reported offenses. However, the fear of becoming a victim is more widespread across the entire country, not just in these densely populated areas. When it comes to property crimes, such as theft or burglary, these offenses are more frequently reported in certain departments. However, the fear of experiencing such crimes is not limited to these areas and is more evenly spread across the country. In contrast, for offenses against people, such as assault or violence, the departments with the highest number of victims are also the ones where the fear of being a victim is most common. This survey highlights the distinction between actual experiences and perceived risks. While some regions face higher crime rates, the fear of crime is not always aligned with the actual level of victimization, suggesting that factors beyond just the number of crimes may influence people's sense of safety.