Discover the 12 safest cities in India for first-time visitors. Get safety stats, travel info & hotel recommendations for your maiden trip. Mangalore tops the list of safest cities in India 2025, followed by Vadodara and Ahmedabad. Check the complete top 10 rankings here. Safety is one of the most crucial factors in determining a city’s livability, and in 2025, India’s urban safety map has shown some interesting patterns. However, in city-wise safety rankings, Mangalore has been ranked as the safest city in India, praised for its low crime rates and strong civic infrastructure, globally ranking #49 with a safety index score of 74.2. In Gujarat, three cities—Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Surat —rank next with safety scores of 69.2, 68.2, and 66.6, respectively. Mangalore has been ranked the safest city in India in Numbeo’s Safety Index 2025, followed by Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Surat. Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad are among the least safe. Check the full list of India’s top 10 safest cities this year.
