Is Delhi Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Delhi

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.4 /5

Women living in Delhi consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
3.2 /5

Women living in Delhi consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3.2 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:

2.4/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.6/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.6/5Moderate

Crime rate:

3.2/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

3/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

2.3/5A bit worried

How safe is Delhi?

Women have to be on guard always and we have to avoid dark alleys and transport after 9PM. Generally public transport is fairly safe but the people on the road and in other places stare a lot. It can get scary if you’re alone somewhere late night.

Posted: May 25, 2025
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For women, Delhi has often ranked among cities with high reports of harassment and gender-based crimes. Many women feel unsafe walking alone at night or using public transport during odd hours.Pickpocketing and petty theft can occur in crowded places like markets, buses, or metro stations.

Posted: May 2, 2025
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Gayathri

Gayathri

I don't feel safe here. Especially night hours. After office hours we get staring from the people. Metro is safe. I am still afraid to take cab or auto or bus. I don't trust men in delhi. Thanks.

Posted: May 1, 2025
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Delhi does not have a good reputation for being safe, especially for women. However, there are certain things that need to be done and you'll feel very safe. 1. book hotels in good areas. very often I've seen foreigners take hotels in shady areas where even the locals won't go. stick to south delhi for hotels. 2. travel in the metro in women's coach. it is one of the cleanest, well connected and safest mode of transport. 3. take all basic precautions that you would in any other city. 4. be assertive. say no to any unwanted attention. keep walking if strange people try to talk to you. 5. don't go out alone late at night. delhi is not the place for clubbing or night life as a solo woman. there are plenty of places in India towards the South where you can experience it better. in Delhi, try to explore the monuments, the amazing metro, and the food.

Posted: April 20, 2025
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Delhi is the Capital of India, it is protected with security cameras and the people are open minded and friendly, except the areas closer to villages are not advised to go there alone, It is still better if u bring a friend along with u always remember to not trust anyone, likewise it is safe 💛

Posted: April 17, 2025
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Divita

Divita

Delhi’s public transport I.e metro is extremely safe at all times. I personally would not go out alone post 9PM. However , in a group it’s pretty safe. Delhi is a mixed group- people are extremity nice, some men are dangerous. That’s why this is a girls only app!!

Posted: March 18, 2025
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Is Delhi worth visiting?

Travel rating

2.6 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Delhi is a historical place with so many beautiful monuments. The food here is the best in India. But the safety is not great, you can't go out at night even with friends, and hate the pollution here.

Posted: May 29, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Gayathri

Gayathri

India

Solo travel

Delhi is beautiful location. Culturally rich. Many historical spaces. But safety i still don't know. I am very much afraid to take public transport. Metro is nice and competely safe. But bus and cabs i am still afraid

Posted: May 1, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Safety in India

Frequently asked questions

Is Delhi safe?

Women living in Delhi consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Is Delhi safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Delhi consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Delhi?

Women living in Delhi consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Delhi?

Women living in Delhi consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Delhi?

Women living in Delhi consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Delhi consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Delhi?

Women living in Delhi consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Delhi?

Women living in Delhi consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Delhi consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Delhi consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.