Is Delhi Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Delhi

Safety rating

Moderate
2.5 /5

Women living in Delhi consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
3.3 /5

Women living in Delhi consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3.3 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 23 experiences

Safety rating:

2.5/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.8/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.8/5Moderate

Crime rate:

3.3/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

3.2/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.8/5Moderate

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

2.4/5A bit worried

How safe is Delhi?

Mini

Mini

Pretty safe as long as as you’re vigilant around the night time. Make sure you don’t travel or commute alone at night. Late at night/ early morning Ola/ Uber are pretty safe to travel with. Apart from that have fun it is a fun city

Posted: June 30, 2025
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Prachi

Prachi

It's fairly safe. Some parts of Delhi are very unsafe like the north, west part and some are quite safe like the south region. Going out alone at night is not recommended unless you're with someone. It's hard to trust anyone with anything.

Posted: June 29, 2025
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Delhi is unfrotunatrelnot very safe, particularly for solo woman travellers. Although, as a native, I know how to navigate the city to keep safe, it will not be very easy to understand the nuances. Travelling in groups is a good idea and if possible, a friend from India would be good. I would advise not going out after dark. Travelling in Delhi Metro is perfectly safe and it provides great connectivity. Uber is pretty cheap for the laste mile. If you want to take an auto🛺, that can also be booked on Uber, Ola or Rapido which will prevent the 'foreigner price' being quoted.

Posted: June 27, 2025
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Poorvika

Poorvika

After dark, even the safe and affluent areas are buzzing with criminals so it's wise to head home before sun down if you don't have a local guide. During the day, its is advisable to take care of your valuables like purse, phone or jewellery, especially in crowded places like chandni chowk which attracts a lot of tourists.

Posted: June 24, 2025
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Surbhi

Surbhi

It's safe if you're in group, and solo too, i sometimes go for a night walk which is dangerous to do solo in delhi still always be strong can't live in fear i always carry the sharpest knif and many pointed thing for just in case

Posted: June 16, 2025
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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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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 moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 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 1.8 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 2.8 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 3.3 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 3.2 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 2.8 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 2.2 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 1.8 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 2.1 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 2.4 out of 5.