10 Most Dangerous Cities in India  (2024)

Jun 3, 2023, 11:17 PM IST

Tanisha Rajput

SOURCE: Numbeo Crime Index 2023

Tanisha Rajput

10. Hyderabad

With 43.2 points in the crime index, Hyderabad stands as the tenth most dangerous city in India.

9. Mumbai

Mumbai with 45.0 crime index stands ninth in the list of India’s most dangerous cities.

8. Lucknow

Lucknow, the City of Nawabs, is considered the eighth most dangerous city in India with 46.6 points.

7. Kolkata

West Bengal’s capital Kolkata with crime index of 46.6, is the seventh most dangerous city in the country.

6. Indore

5. Gurgaon

This city in the northern state of Haryana has a crime index of 54.3 that makes it the fifth most dangerous city in India.

4. Bengaluru

With crime index of 54.6, Bengaluru comes fourth in the list of India’s most dangerous cities.

3. Noida

Noida is the third most dangerous city in India with crime index of 55.3.

Delhi

India’s national capital is the second most dangerous city with 59.2 points in the crime index.

1. Ghaziabad

Taking the top spot as the most dangerous city in India, Ghaziabad has a crime index of 60.1.

10 Most Dangerous Cities in India  (2024)

FAQs

10 Most Dangerous Cities in India ? ›

Overall, Delhi has the highest crime rate, and D&N Haveli and Daman & Diu has the lowest crime rate in 2021. Violent crimes are particularly high in Eastern India, Northeast India, National Capital Region (India).

Which city in India has highest crime rate? ›

Overall, Delhi has the highest crime rate, and D&N Haveli and Daman & Diu has the lowest crime rate in 2021. Violent crimes are particularly high in Eastern India, Northeast India, National Capital Region (India).

What are the top 5 dangerous cities? ›

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1DetroitMichigan
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4BaltimoreMaryland
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Which city in India is unsafe for females? ›

Delhi led the charts in several types of crimes against women, such as rape — the city's 1,204 cases accounting for almost a third of the 3,635 rapes reported in metropolitan cities, followed by 497 in Jaipur and 370 in Mumbai.

Which is safest city in India? ›

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reports, Kolkata with the rate of recognizable crimes (IPC) is 78.2 becomes the safest city in India, followed by Chennai, Coimbatore and Surat.

Which city of India has least crime? ›

Safest cities in India #1: Kolkata

It registered the lowest number of cognizable offences per lakh population among metropolises. In 2022, Kolkata reported 86.5 cases of cognizable offences per lakh people. This city has also established itself as one of the safest cities in India for women.

How safe is India for tourists? ›

As you might expect, there's a variety of opinions on how safe India is for travelers. The 2023 Global Peace Index ranks the country 126th out of 163 countries, noting India's high level of militarization, nuclear capabilities and internal squabbles.

What city has the most murders? ›

Topping the charts with a staggering murder rate of 69.4 per 100k people, St. Louis, MO, has the highest rate, with Baltimore, MD, following with a rate of 51.1.

What country has the most murders? ›

Report: Country With Highest Homicide Rate Statistics
  • As of 2020, El Salvador has the highest intentional homicide rate in the world at 50 per 100,000 people,
  • Venezuela has the second highest intentional homicide rate in 2020 with 45.6 per 100,000 people,
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What is the most violent city in America? ›

The 11 Most Dangerous U.S. Cities
  • Birmingham, Alabama (tie)
  • Detroit.
  • Memphis.
  • Miami.
  • Baltimore.
  • Kansas City, Missouri.
  • Minneapolis (tie)
  • Cleveland (tie)

Which state is safest in India? ›

Nagaland has the lowest incidence of crime based on the percentage of share. India ranks 148 out of 170 countries in the 'Women, Peace And Security Index 2021'.

Is Delhi safe for female? ›

Is Delhi Safe for Women? Delhi is reasonably safe for female tourists, but some extra precautions are wise. Delhi is a conservative society and to avoid unnecessary attention, women should dress modestly. Shoulders and knees should be covered and absolutely no cleavage.

Which Indian city has most girls? ›

Top 10 Cities of India by Highest Sex Ratio (Gender Ratio) of Female per 1000 males
2011 Census
RankCitySex Ratio
1Kozhikode1093
2Alappuzha1077
3Kollam1075
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Which is the most livable city in India? ›

Top-10 Most Livable Cities in India 2024 as per Ease of Living Index
Most Livable Cities in India 2024
RankCityState
1.BangaloreKarnataka
2.PuneMaharashtra
3.AhmedabadGujarat
7 more rows
Feb 27, 2024

What is the most common crime in India? ›

What kind of crimes are most common in India? According to the National Crime Records Bureau's 2019 report, the most common crimes are property crimes, like theft, burglary, and dacoity. These are followed by crimes such as assault, kidnapping, and sexual offenses including rape.

Is Punjab a safe place? ›

Punjab state is consisdered a safe place for the tourists,there is no any threat of any bomb explosion so tourist can chose punjab as their travel destination without any fear of terrorist attacks. There are very nice places to visit in Punjab like Amritsar Kapurthala Patiala Anadpur sahib etc. etc.

Which city has highest crime rate? ›

1- Detroit, Michigan

In 2018, Detroit reported a violent crime rate of 2,007.8 incidents per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the national average.

Which city has highest crime rate in world? ›

Report: Highest Crime Rate Cities In The World Statistics
  • Los Cabos, Mexico has the highest per capita murder rate and crime rate in the world, with 111.33 homicides per 100,000 residents.
  • Caracas, Venezuela is the second most violent city in the world with a homicide rate of 111.19 per 100,000 inhabitants.
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Which is the safest state in India for females? ›

Source: 'Crime in India – 2022', NCRB, New Delhi. After surging by 38.46% in 2021, 'Crime Against Women' declined by over 9% in 2022, designating Nagaland as the 'safest' among the states in India, reflected the latest National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) report.

Is Chennai a safe city? ›

CHENNAI seems to be the safest for women among the six metros, going by the number of cases registered by the police. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2022 report shows that only 736 cases of crimes against women were registered in the city last year, down from 874 the previous year.

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