Is Pune Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Pune

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

Women living in Pune consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.2 /5

Women living in Pune 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 17 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.5/5Not at all worried

How safe is Pune?

Siya

Siya

Pune is a nice city. But in comparison to the major cities in india it is definitely safe. But like every other place in the world being cautious is always a plus. Situational awareness is a must. But I believe good people are everywhere so it is pretty safe.

Posted: March 1, 2025
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Pune is overall safe but depends on the area you are at. Please carry pepper spray as your defence. And if you want to enjoy the night life of Pune city, go to “koregaon park”, “Balewadi high street”

Posted: February 24, 2025
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Pune is a safe City for females. At night women can also walk on the streets alone. People are sometime helpful but will not do anything wrong. Still it is adviced to stay aware and be cautious about your safety.

Posted: February 14, 2025
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Pune is pretty safe. Even cab drivers and auto drivers are not usually sexually threatening. Sometimes they might ask for extra fare or put you in an uncomfortable spot just to get a little extra money from you, but otherwise, you don’t feel unsafe. I have taken cabs late at night, around two or three in the morning, in a drunk state, wearing short clothes. Even then, I never felt anybody sexually objectified me. Usually, people treat you as an individual rather than as a female where there might be an opportunity for them. It is pretty safe, and even late at night, you will find females around. However, as a general precaution, ensure you have somebody to call in case things escalate, or avoid places where a lot of local people gather, as those places can be a little unsafe at night.

Posted: February 9, 2025
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I have been living in Pune for the last 10 years, and I really like Pune in terms of safety. I feel very safe in Pune. Of course, basic precautions are necessary because you never know who might do what. But overall, I have never felt unsafe in Pune.

Posted: January 31, 2025
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Tanvi

Tanvi

I have been staying in Pune for past 11 yrs. I am not from pune. I came here for my studies and then started doing job and have never experienced anything harsh or even eve teasing. May be once or twice 11 yrs. I have stayed mostly in popular areas so can't talk about rural areas or outskirt, however, even when I went out in outskirt, i never experienced anything. It is very safe to be out at night or late night. A girl can go out at night without thinkign twice

Posted: January 16, 2025
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Pune is very safe for women we literally used to hang out after 10 pm and wander the streets on our vehicles there are no threats and even the roads are not asleep during the night its very safe based on my personal experience being a teenage girl

Posted: January 12, 2025
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It's fairly safe. I have been in this city for more than 5 years now, and I travel alone for most of my time even after dark. It feels safe even then, except for a few areas which are usually known for uncomfortable crowd and being too quiet after a certain time.

Posted: January 6, 2025
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Comparatively Pune is safer than other cities in India. As many young people and literate people reside in Pune there's less to worry. Do not travel in dark through quite lanes. If you feel insecure prefer having a local person with you to travel with that would make you feel safer. Overall nothing much to worry about.

Posted: January 4, 2025
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Pretty safe. The security in the main areas is great at night because of the police patrols. Not so sure about the outskirts/newly developed areas. As long as you're dressed in a way that does not draw too much attention, like in unisex clothing, there are less chances of being bothered by anyone at night. During the day, everything is okay

Posted: December 27, 2024
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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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Meet locals in Pune

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Shrii

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Rita

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I am Rita Jain, software engineer by profession and traveller by heart

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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 3.8 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 3.3 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 4.2 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 2.2 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 2.1 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 1.9 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 1.7 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 1.5 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 1.5 out of 5.