I have always found Cannes to be a very safe city. Fortunately I have never had an incident of any kind happen to me there, but it's always better to be safe than sorry so here are a few key numbers and addresses you might want to know about:

For medical emergencies, accident and fire always call tel. 18

Medical – Samu tel. 15

Police – Gendarme tel. 17

Fire/Medical – Pompier/Sauveur tel. 18 or +33 04 93 48 78 00

Riviera Medical Services (English Speaking) tel. +33 04 93 26 12 70

Dental Emergencies tel. +33 04 93 68 28 00

Night Pharmacy - 15 avenue de Grasse
tel. +33 04 93 68 33 33

There are a number of police stations but here is one in Vieux Port:

Police Municipale - 2 quai Saint-Pierre
tel. +33 08 00 11 71 18

Here is some information for the main hospital in Cannes:

Cannes General Hospital - 13 avenue des Broussailles
tel. +33 04 93 69 70 00

Stay safe!