Is Kolkata Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
3.5 /5

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

Crime rating

Low
2.5 /5

Women living in Kolkata consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 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 12 experiences

Safety rating:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.4/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Kolkata?

Being born and raised in Kolkata...I'd say it's somewhat safer than most big cities in India. I find the locals really helpful. I personally think the metro is the best way to easily navigate around the city.

Posted: August 11, 2025
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This city is pretty much safer compared to other metro cities of India. The transport around the city is safer and cheap too. Even around night time it is considered safer for women, as the police patrolling happens quite frequently. The locals are also somewhat educated to converse in other languages, and most times are helpful to the tourists.

Posted: August 7, 2025
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Women are not safe alone at night. Be safe and travel with groups. In public transport Beawar of wired peoples. Don't expect personal space in public. You're mostly safe in the metro, avoid local trains or buses, if possible.

Posted: July 31, 2025
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I would say it's not like a major crime city yeah but like you should be cautious. Here there are many political issues so just make sure you're not going into dark alleys and stuff. Visit during day or peak times. Avoid any places after 12 in the morning.

Posted: May 7, 2025
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Kolkata is overall safe city. No that much unsafety for female travelers.well some small incidents happened and a big rape case and sometimes political problem . Anyway after 11 am it's better to take rides its safe. Local.trains are safe too.

Posted: May 2, 2025
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Is Kolkata worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.7 /5

based on 7 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Okay I went on this trip last year to meet one of my friends it was nice but I'm concerned about safety and of course the male stares. Also the cleanliness is a concern as well. Nice trip though I'd def say

Posted: May 27, 2025
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Safety in India

Frequently asked questions

Is Kolkata safe?

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

Is Kolkata safe to walk alone at night?

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

Is public transport safe in Kolkata?

Women living in Kolkata consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Kolkata?

Women living in Kolkata consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Kolkata?

Women living in Kolkata 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 Kolkata?

Women living in Kolkata consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Kolkata?

Women living in Kolkata consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Kolkata?

Women living in Kolkata consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Kolkata consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Kolkata consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5