Is Mumbai Safe for Women? Crime Rates in Mumbai

Safety rating

Safe
3.9 /5

Women living in Mumbai consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.6 /5

Women living in Mumbai consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 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 13 experiences

Safety rating:

3.9/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

3.9/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Is Mumbai safe for women?

Mumbai is very safe for travelling at night. It’s the most safest city in India. People are chill and very helpful. The city very welcoming and the nightlife rocks. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.

Posted: October 17, 2024
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palak

palak

Pretty good at all hours. But I have recently experienced some catcalling and harassment at stations or in my college. Harassment like flashing is prevalent in Vile Parle, Nerul near the college areas. But many people are helpful and will help you if you create a scene or ask for help. Even men.

Posted: September 11, 2024
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Mumbai is city which never sleeps and that makes it much safer to travel even at night. The public transport runs till late in the night but it’s better to be cautious while using the trains at night.

Posted: August 28, 2024
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Kunjan

Kunjan

Being a metropolitan city it has its areas where one might feel unsafe but overall mumbai is very safe. You can stroll around till late hours. Everyone here is super helpful especially to women and girls.

Posted: August 20, 2024
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Shiv

Shiv

Mumbai is full of people from various backgrounds, ethnically and economically. Having spent 25 years in Mumbai, Mumbai is as safe as it can be. I wouldn’t say there’s no crime rate, but locals are friendly and police officials are present 24/7 for safety. Avoid wandering off alone in a secluded place past midnight.

Posted: June 15, 2024
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Hello girlies! Mumbai is quite safe during the day or early morning. It’s divided in certain sections, there are Mumbai suburbs, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai (new Mumbai) and Old Mumbai. The well developed areas are very well lit at night, have a rich nightlife and are quite safe at night. These areas are also somewhat different in terms of living costs. The suburbs aren’t that well developed and nor does it have a night life, it’s where post 9-10pm you’ll find very few people outside but in Mumbai (Bandra/Andheri) side people are out til 1-3am. It’s quite safe overall considering where you go and who you have around. Good luck!

Posted: May 22, 2024
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In Mumbai you can travel stress free by public transport even at 2 am at night. I have never experienced any kind of bad behaviour from people surrounding me. Also it has amazing culture. It connects the world to India.

Posted: May 1, 2024
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Mumbai is a pretty safe place to roam around even for women. Always be a little present minded but nothing to be crazy worried about. The local transport is usually dependable and uber is available too.

Posted: April 26, 2024
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Fairly safe. I never had any bad experience Mumbai is relatively safe compared to other cities in the country, especially in well-lit and crowded areas. However, it is still recommended to always be cautious as a solo female traveler.

Posted: April 17, 2024
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Srishti

Srishti

Mumbai is incredibly safe. Localities are very helpful and will guide you in case you are lost. Public transport is safe and reasonably priced. Cheating/theft/mugging/harrasment almost never happen, even during late hours

Posted: April 9, 2024
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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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Prachi

About Me

Hello!! I love how you can meet people and explore the true culture through this site. I’ll start by introducing myself My name is Prachi. I come from Mumbai, India. I have done my masters in french language from India and I will be working in Montpellier, France as an English assistant. I enjoy dancing and I am a big fan of Bollywood movies. Love travelling and talking to people and learning about different culture by actually experiencing it. Apart from that I can also cook a few vegetarian Indian dishes but I am not a big fan of cooking. I have always loved France and its culture hence I decided to do a specialisation in french language. Hoping to meet people genuine and trustworthy through this site!!

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Mitali

About Me

I’m an actress and social media influencer from India. I love to travel, cook and host house parties. I’m obsessed with dogs and Taylor Swift. Hardcore Harry Potter and Friends fan.

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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 3.9 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 3.8 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 3.9 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 1.6 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 1.7 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 1.6 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 very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 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 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 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