Is Chennai Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Chennai

Safety rating

Moderate
3.5 /5

Women living in Chennai consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.3 /5

Women living in Chennai consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

Violence rating

41%

On average 41% percentage of women in India have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 18 experiences

Safety rating:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.2/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.4/5Not at all worried

How safe is Chennai?

Chennai is a place where it’s a mix of all race and culture people who has build a safe space ! Here people can easily navigate through without hassle. One thing tho ! Not just Chennai any place has mix of both good and bad we should be careful

Posted: May 29, 2025
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Chennai is fairly safe. Though I wouldn't trust 100%. I recommend sticking with the women you know and trust. People are very hospitable and kind. Usually construction sites are scary and there are a lot of open ones. Always travel with the local police emergency number just in case, here it's 100. I've not seen many robberies here but please be careful in crowded areas since children are trained to steal small purses or something easy to go unnoticed. Also don't interact with the people or children waiting by the traffic lights asking to buy their stuff like the coloring books or small toys.

Posted: May 3, 2025
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Chennai isn’t too bad tbh. It’s a busy city and there’s people around you all the time. It’s hard to get caught in the middle of something really messed up. The people around are usually nice and helpful.

Posted: April 12, 2025
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Sriranjani

Sriranjani

Chennai is among India’s safer cities for women, with low crime, women-only metro coaches, and active police support. Caution is advised at night in isolated areas. I would give it an 7.5/10 for women safety

Posted: January 22, 2025
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I feel Chennai is relatively safe in comparison to the other cities in India. I feel safe to go home in a cab on my own and I feel the police do a good job of protecting women here. I have 112 App for emergencies. Of course, I use my common sense and stay away from dark alleys and unlit areas. Generally, I feel safe in my city.

Posted: January 14, 2025
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The patrol here takes care of everything that the crime rate is the least in the state. Not many say this out loud but Tamil Nadu is one of the safest places for women in India and Chennai and Coimbatore are the safest in Tamil Nadu. I can't put it better.

Posted: January 4, 2025
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Is Chennai worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.5 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Lena

Lena

Germany

Solo travel

I highly recommend visiting Chennai as a starting point for a South India trip. It is a fascinating city with beautiful sights and colorful houses, friendly people and great food. I recommend visiting Marina Beach at sunrise, then move on to Kapaleeshwarar temple (tour buses arrive around 10am and it's really peaceful before that), and then having a nice South Indian breakfast which will keep you going until dinnertime. I felt perfectly safe and comfortable in Chennai. 5 stars 🤩

Posted: March 1, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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Solo travel

Yes, I felt safe exploring and learning about new places and experiences. I highly recommend visiting the Santhome Cathedral Basilica Church; it's an amazing place. Also worth a visit is the Golden Beach near Snow Kingdom, which is one of the best attractions in Chennai. Other notable places include the Jayalalitha Memorial, Marina Beach, ECR Beach, Partha Saradhi Temple, Iscon Temple, Snake Park, Lighthouse, and Guindy National Park. I particularly recommend experiencing the sunrise and sunset at the beach resorts – it's truly better than any other experience. Tamil Nadu is known for its temples and beaches, which are well worth visiting in various locations. I would love to go there again, but the humidity can make it challenging. Apart from that, there are fantastic hotels and affordable accommodation options available.

Posted: April 13, 2024
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Safety in India

Frequently asked questions

Is Chennai safe?

Women living in Chennai consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is Chennai safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Chennai consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Chennai?

Women living in Chennai consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Chennai?

Women living in Chennai consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Chennai?

Women living in Chennai consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Chennai?

Women living in Chennai consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Chennai?

Women living in Chennai consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Chennai?

Women living in Chennai consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Chennai?

Women living in Chennai consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Chennai?

Women living in Chennai consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5