Is New Delhi Safe for Women? Crime Rate in New Delhi
Safety rating
Women living in New Delhi consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in New Delhi consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3 out of 5.
Violence rating
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 18 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1.9/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is New Delhi?
It depends on the area and which side of Delhi you live in but overall I don't consider this city safe. I was mugged twice in the first year I shifted here. How safe is this city on the scale of 5 ‐0.5
Posted: June 23, 2025
Mehak
It is safe but usually depends on the area you are in. If you are in a safe area well maintained society and place then its all safe but if ur in some slum area then idts its safe. Avoid walking alone at night after 8 because its not safe we dont know what might happen. Although during the safe its safe to roam around alone.
Posted: June 3, 2025Don't travel alone at night and prefer to travel in groups. Try to use Private booked transfers and tours from trusted and famous companies. Can be travelled solo during the day but avoid overly crowded places.
Posted: May 16, 2025
Aneesha
New Delhi has its pros and cons. Its safer as compared to a lot of other small city but its not the safest city of the Country. It has high crime level specially in areas which are not developed. Parts like South Delhi are safer and more trustworthy. Travelling alone in dark is still a problem.
Posted: May 16, 2025Not safe for a woman to travel alone, I would suggest you to travel in groups or with men. Mostly travel while the sun is out, refrain from travelling at night, stay in vetted hotels, use public transport with caution (use the ladies compartment in metro).
Posted: April 20, 2025Delhi feels safe at most times, metro is the safest mode of transport, however it's best to avoid night time travel alone in secluded places. When taking a transport at night, it's best to inform someone before hand or share your location eg. On whatsapp with someone trusted.
Posted: January 20, 2025Is New Delhi worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 5 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
Its safe but not that much if you trust any stranger. Be smart while travelling and save all the helpline numbers. The best place for exploring food options. Lots of heritage and cultural attractions. Easy to commute. Easily find a good company anywhere. Great connectivity from other nstional and international destinations.
Posted: June 23, 2024Solo travel
There are lots of delicious foods and numerous places to hang out. However, if you're a woman traveling alone, I wouldn't recommend it. It isn't safe... It would be better to go with a group or with someone close to you. Agra is one of the best places.
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