Crime Index 2025: Which are the safest Indian cities? Check full list

Ahmedabad has emerged as the safest city in India in 2025, according to the latest Numbeo Crime Index , a global crowd-sourced database. With a Safety Index score of 68.6, Ahmedabad ranks 296 out of 385 cities globally, topping the list among Indian cities.

The 2025 Index by Numbeo assesses cities based on public perception of crime, day and night safety, and concerns related to property and violent crimes.

According to the list, Jaipur followed Ahmedabad, while Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Pune, and Hyderabad also featured prominently in the top half of the global rankings. These cities showed relatively lower crime perception and higher levels of public confidence in safety.

Top Indian cities in the 2025 Numbeo Safety Index:

• Ahmedabad – Rank 296 (Safety Index: 68.6) (Crime Index: 31.5)
• Surat – Rank 282 (Safety Index: 66.6) (Crime Index: 33.4)
• Thiruvananthapuram – Rank 237 (Safety Index: 61.1) (Crime Index: 38.9)
• Chennai – Rank 230 (Safety Index: 60.3) (Crime Index: 39.7)
• Pune – Rank 221 (Safety Index: 58.7) (Crime Index: 41.3)
• Hyderabad – Rank 211 (Safety Index: 57.3) (Crime Index: 42.7)
• Chandigarh – Rank 213 (Safety Index: 57.4) (Crime Index: 42.6)
• Mumbai – Rank 201 (Safety Index: 55.9) (Crime Index: 44.1)
• Indore – Rank 159 (Safety Index: 51.8) (Crime Index: 48.2)
• Kolkata – Rank 177 (Safety Index: 53.3) (Crime Index: 46.7)
• Mangalore – Rank 336 (Safety Index: 74.1) (Crime Index: 25.9)
• Jaipur – Rank 270 (Safety Index: 65.2) (Crime Index: 34.8)

Lower-ranking Indian metros:

• Ghaziabad – Rank 78 (Safety Index: 41.6) (Crime Index: 58.4)
• Noida – Rank 107 (Safety Index: 44.9) (Crime Index: 55.1)
• Bengaluru – Rank 111 (Safety Index: 45.7) (Crime Index: 54.3)
• Gurugram – Rank 114 (Safety Index: 46.0) (Crime Index: 54.0)
• Delhi – Rank 75 (Safety Index: 41.0) (Crime Index: 59.0)

On the global stage, Abu Dhabi retained its title as the safest city in the world with a Safety Index of 88.8, topping the chart for the ninth consecutive year. The UAE also ranked as the second safest country, behind Andorra.

Numbeo’s Safety Index is based on user-contributed surveys on perceived safety and crime. It covers a wide range of factors such as theft, assault, vandalism, hate crimes, and general feelings of safety during day and night.

A higher Safety Index reflects greater public confidence and lower perceived crime, making it a valuable tool for residents, tourists, and urban planners.