Women living in Varanasi consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Women living in Varanasi consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.
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.
Based on 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.3/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
There are tourists all the time, so its not that bad at night but as a women we must always be on lookout. Also stay away from strangers and men who seem fishy. Like the vendors and shop owners are okay .But not all public transport men are safe. If you don't feel right do not take the public transport.
Posted: June 24, 2025Ananya
It's safer than most of cities in India. Just avoid going to shady places at night. You can roam around in the city where there are a lot of people. You can also stay at the ghats of Varanasi at night. Don't go alone. Atleast have one person by your side
Posted: April 18, 2025Ziniya
As compared to others cities Varanasi is considered as one of the safest city since the city it self never sleeps and you can literally walk around the town at any hour. Girls are safe here even at night.
Posted: April 8, 2025Varanasi was a real cultural shock for me and undoubtedly is the dirtiest place on earth. It's worth seeing, but I would never go back there. If you're lucky enough not to get jaundice in Varanasi, you'll never get it anywhere else. Imagine... In the same river, dead bodies are washed, people bathe, brush their teeth, wash dishes and clothes, wash cows etc. The same river also supplies the city with water.
Posted: June 28, 2022