Is Pune Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Pune

Safety rating

Safe
3.7 /5

Women living in Pune consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.4 /5

Women living in Pune consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 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 24 experiences

Safety rating:

3.7/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.4/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.6/5A bit worried

How safe is Pune?

Pune is one of the safer big cities in India, especially for women — but it's still India, so street smarts are key. Daytime? Super chill. You can walk around, explore cafés, parks, museums — no major safety concerns. Nighttime? It's relatively safe in busier areas like Koregaon Park, Viman Nagar, Baner, FC Road, etc. But quiet or poorly lit lanes? Nah. Not worth risking it solo too late. Public transport? Cabs and autos are generally safe, especially with apps like Uber/Ola (always share trip with someone though). Buses? Can be crowded and uncomfortable, not ideal at night. Locals? Most are respectful and kind, especially in the younger or student crowd. But yes, occasional creeps exist — like anywhere. So in short: Pune is safer than most Indian cities, but not a “walk-anywhere-alone-at-3AM” kind of place.

Posted: May 27, 2025
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manishita

manishita

Pune is pretty safe for girls, but as any place in india, its advised to not roam around alone man or a woman after dark. Best to be accompanied by a local or group of friends. Local transport is cabs which are safest and easy to book through ola/uber app

Posted: May 26, 2025
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Stuti

Stuti

Well it's safe to say, it has been ver comfortable for me so far, considering I have been loving alone for the past 6 years. Pune's very welcoming to people from everywhere. They live and let live. Cultures very inclusive as well. Heart-warming society, really.

Posted: May 25, 2025
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For all the years I’ve lived in Pune, I fortunately haven’t experienced anything untowardly yet except smaller cases of sexism or misogyny. This isn’t to say that this city is safe as most women I know are always worried about going back home after like 9 pm. I’ve returned home safely almost every night I’ve been out late, so there are a lot of good auto drivers. However, u should take precautions, do not stay in an isolated area, send your live location to friends, and be wary of groups of men hanging around you at night.

Posted: May 1, 2025
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Safety in Lune really depends on which part of Pune you are in. The central areas are pretty crowded, and can get unsafe sometimes, especially for people coming from out of Pune/India The outskirts are comparatively way safer, and far less crowded. I would suggest staying in the outskirts and travelling to the center for sightseeing

Posted: April 22, 2025
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Pune as a city I will consider to be mediocre in safety as aspect. During the day I will say it not an issue but during late night I donot feel safe due to incidents happening in pune regarding sexual harassment and many more.

Posted: April 9, 2025
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Is Pune worth visiting?

Family travel

We were invited to a wedding, it was really exciting. The people are great! There are a lot of stray dogs, which made me feel a bit unsafe. If you are not outside in the night alone it’s totally fine. There is great nature to check out. One time we went to a place where they farm strawberries. The food there was so delicious and with fresh strawberries. One has to get used to the way they live (sleeping on the floor, peeing into a hole on the ground) but it’s all part of the experience and that’s what makes it so rememberable and exciting. I recommend renting a car.

Posted: February 12, 2024
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Safety in India

Frequently asked questions

Is Pune safe?

Women living in Pune consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is Pune safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Pune 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 Pune?

Women living in Pune consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Pune?

Women living in Pune consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Pune?

Women living in Pune consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Pune consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Pune?

Women living in Pune consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Pune?

Women living in Pune consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

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

Women living in Pune consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Pune consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.