2025 Numbeo Index
India ranked 67th globally in the mid-2025 Numbeo Safety Index with a score of 55.8. Globally, Middle Eastern cities dominate the top safety positions, with Abu Dhabi leading for the ninth consecutive year.
Safest Cities in India
Mangalore tops the list with a safety index of 74.2. It ranks 49th worldwide. Its low crime rates and effective civic infrastructure contribute to this. Gujarat dominates with three cities – Vadodara (69.2), Ahmedabad (68.2), and Surat (66.6). Southern cities like Thiruvananthapuram and Chennai also feature in the top 10, reflecting good urban governance.
Least Safe Cities in India
New Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad rank among the most unsafe Indian cities. Delhi’s crime index is 59.03, Ghaziabad’s 58.44, and Noida’s 55.1. Safety concerns, especially for women, remain high. These cities face issues like violent crime, harassment, and property crimes.
Global Safety Leaders
Abu Dhabi leads as the world’s safest city with a score of 88.8 for the ninth year running. Other Middle Eastern cities like Doha, Dubai, and Sharjah also feature in the top five. Taiwan’s Taipei ranks fifth globally. The UAE ranks second among countries overall.
Methodology of Safety Index
The Numbeo Safety Index is based on public perception. It measures safety during day and night. Factors include risks of mugging, robbery, car theft, physical attacks, and harassment. Discrimination based on skin colour, ethnicity, gender, or religion is considered. Property crimes such as burglary and vandalism, and violent crimes like assault and homicide, are also included. Higher scores indicate safer cities.
Implications for Urban Policy
Cities with higher safety scores often have better law enforcement and civic infrastructure. Public perception influences rankings strongly. Addressing crime and discrimination is key to improving urban safety. Regional disparities show the need for targeted policies.
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