Is Kolkata Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Kolkata

Safety rating

Moderate
3.4 /5

Women living in Kolkata consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.3 /5

Women living in Kolkata 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 9 experiences

Safety rating:

3.4/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.3/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

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?

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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Sakina

Sakina

Kolkata is fairly safe. But you have to be vigilant as well. Traveling alone after dark can be tricky and should be avoided. Overall its a safe city but you still have to be aware of your surroundings.

Posted: April 24, 2025
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Kolkata is fairly safe overall, other than extremely shady places of courses. Has there been crime and assault cases? yes. But they're unfortunately everywhere, so keeping that in mind, Kolkata isn't too bad. People are mostly friendly and happy to help with food, directions, travel. Also compared to other cities, Kolkata doesn't have that much of a night life and a lot of areas are gonna be fairly empty by 11pm, which might be scary. Local transport is very cheap here and safe enough.

Posted: April 14, 2025
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It is safe for groups. After the rgkar incident one cannot feel completely safe but the people of Kolkata try their best to help strangers, make everyone feel at home. And there are police and other help available. Only worries: political party feuds, unemployed people,eveteasers (rare) . Good people are more than the bad people here. Horrific crimes rarely happen, if ever. It's a beautiful city.

Posted: February 14, 2025
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Vandana

Vandana

Kolkata is safe City and land of artists. It is a warm cusp between the modern and the ancient worlds. Women here can wear anything they want and feel safe, despite the recent Kolkata rape case I have been living in this city for 2+ years and I have always felt safe.

Posted: February 1, 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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Solo travel

I felt safe. I would recommend trying the fast food. I also went shopping. Loved the people. Just avoid the dark alleys. I would recommend meeting with people and asking them about their culture. Also please avoid during peak summers.

Posted: May 2, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Safety in India

Frequently asked questions

Is Kolkata safe?

Women living in Kolkata consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 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 3.2 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 3.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Kolkata?

Women living in Kolkata 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 Kolkata?

Women living in Kolkata consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 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 very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 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 1.2 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 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