Is Mumbai Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Mumbai

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

Women living in Mumbai consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.2 /5

Women living in Mumbai consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 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 55 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.1/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Mumbai?

Jal

Jal

Mumbai is safest place provided you are very alert traveller. Always look around while travelling at night post 1 am, i advise to travel in your own vehicle or book safe ride that is cab to your doorstep. Donot engage with driver alot, try to keep talking on phone or act that you are cordinating throughout.

Posted: May 11, 2025
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Super safe! Just gotta steer clear of a few areas at night, but majority of the places are totally chill. I've solo-travelled at night plenty of times and never felt unsafe, just use some basic caution in night thats all.

Posted: May 10, 2025
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Completely helpful and very lively during all hours depending on the locality and areas. Great nightlife and generally safer if you know the basics. There are always possibilities but the help here and the people are super friendly there are women on the street mostly everywhere and even at odd hours cops or help is available

Posted: May 6, 2025
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Lenaisha

Lenaisha

I don’t know to explain it but Mumbai (with its good and bad) will always feel like a girls girl. I have gone home at 1:30 in an empty train wearing shorts and not bat an eyelid. Once you get to know the city, you don’t fear it anymore.

Posted: May 2, 2025
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Sherry

Sherry

Mumbai in general is safer than most cities in India but much like any other metro city, it has its flaws. In some areas of the city it may get a bit unsafe to travel places alone so it is definitely not recommended.

Posted: April 27, 2025
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Ruchi

Ruchi

Mumbai is a fairly safe City especially compared to the rest of the country. It's easy to use public transportation as well as go out in the night wearing your choices of clothes. As it's known as a city that never sleeps, you will always find streets to be crowded

Posted: April 23, 2025
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I feel safe a lot living in Mumbai. I've been living almost my whole life now in Mumbai and i also use the public transport quite a lot and I've found it to be pretty safe. I love like how i don't have to worry all the time that this will happen or that will happen. I love mumbai a lot.

Posted: April 22, 2025
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Mumbai is a safe place still scared to travel alone night time however heard lot of reviews that it is safe. Lot of places to explore and visit near mumbai and lot of things to do for refreshments. Still exploring mumbai

Posted: April 20, 2025
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The main spots and busy areas of the city are fairly safe and one can commute at any point in time at night as transport is available. There are enough security cameras and well connected neighbourhoods to minimise any thefts

Posted: February 19, 2025
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The safest place to visit. Make sure you do your research about the best times to visit, as there is a lot of rush before and after working hours. The people here are very friendly and helpful, and they are ready to assist you with everything.

Posted: February 8, 2025
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Is Mumbai worth visiting?

Solo travel

Mumbai is the city that never sleeps of Asia. My heart got stuck over there. As a woman, you obviously get a lot of attention, a lot of looks. I found the best way to handle it was to not look back, keep walking straight as if you know the way. I never had any problems worse than that.

Posted: March 21, 2024
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Meet locals in Mumbai

Ishita

Ishita

About Me

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Unnati

About Me

I'm an architect, artist (kinda), a person who loooves to travel especially where nature is. I like to click photos as well. :)

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Safety in India

Frequently asked questions

Is Mumbai safe?

Women living in Mumbai consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is Mumbai safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Mumbai consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Mumbai?

Women living in Mumbai consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Mumbai?

Women living in Mumbai consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Mumbai?

Women living in Mumbai consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Mumbai consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Mumbai?

Women living in Mumbai consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Mumbai?

Women living in Mumbai 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 Mumbai?

Women living in Mumbai consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

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