Despite India’s steady rise as a global economic and tech powerhouse, safety remains a key concern for its urban population. In the latest mid-2025 Numbeo Safety Index, India ranked 67th worldwide with
a modest safety score of 55.8. Yet, when zoomed in on its cities, a few urban centres stand out for providing a greater sense of security to their residents. Mangalore, known for its clean streets and disciplined civic systems, has emerged as the safest city in India, securing the 49th spot globally.
Meanwhile, Gujarat shines on the safety map with three of its cities—Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Surat—making it to the national top 10. On the other end of the spectrum, major NCR hubs like Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad continue to struggle with crime, ranking among the least safe cities in the country. Check the full list below.
Top 10 Safest Cities In India | Mid-2025 Rankings
| Global Rank | India Rank | City, State | Safety Index | Crime Index |
| 49 | 1 | Mangalore, Karnataka | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| 85 | 2 | Vadodara, Gujarat | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| 93 | 3 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| 106 | 4 | Surat, Gujarat | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| 118 | 5 | Jaipur, Rajasthan | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| 126 | 6 | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| 149 | 7 | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| 158 | 8 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 60.3 | 37.9 |
| 167 | 9 | Pune, Maharashtra | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| 175 | 10 | Chandigarh | 57.4 | 42.6 |
Source: Numbeo Safety Index By City 2025
Several cities in the Middle East continue to set global benchmarks for safety and public order, with an impressive five making it to the world’s top 10 safest cities in the mid-2025 Numbeo rankings. At the forefront is Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, which has maintained its position as the world’s safest city for the ninth year in a row. Check list of top 10 safest cities in the world here:
Top 10 Safest Cities In The World 2025
| Rank | City, Country | Safety Index |
| 1 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 88.8 |
| 2 | Doha, Qatar | 84.3 |
| 3 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 83.9 |
| 4 | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 83.7 |
| 5 | Taipei, Taiwan | 83.6 |
| 6 | Manama, Bahrain | 81.3 |
| 7 | Muscat, Oman | 81.1 |
| 8 | The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands | 80.0 |
| 9 | Trondheim, Norway | 79.3 |
| 10 | Eindhoven, Netherlands | 79.1 |
Source: Numbeo Safety Index by City 2025
