Is Varanasi Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Varanasi

Safety rating

Moderate
3.2 /5

Women living in Varanasi consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.3 /5

Women living in Varanasi consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 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 3 experiences

Safety rating:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.6/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3/5Moderate

Crime rate:

1.3/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not 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:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Varanasi?

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, 2025
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Ananya

Ananya

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, 2025
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Ziniya

Ziniya

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, 2025
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Is Varanasi worth visiting?

Solo travel

Varanasi 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
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Safety in India

Frequently asked questions

Is Varanasi safe?

Women living in Varanasi consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is Varanasi safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Varanasi consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Varanasi?

Women living in Varanasi consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Varanasi?

Women living in Varanasi consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Varanasi?

Women living in Varanasi 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 Varanasi?

Women living in Varanasi consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Varanasi?

Women living in Varanasi consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Varanasi?

Women living in Varanasi 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 Varanasi?

Women living in Varanasi 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 Varanasi?

Women living in Varanasi consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5