Numbeo Safety Index Mid-2025: Mangalore Ranked Safest City in India
The latest Numbeo Safety Index Mid-2025 Rankings have been released, offering insights into the safety levels of cities and countries across the globe. According to this index, Mangalore has emerged as the safest city in India and is ranked 49th worldwide with a safety score of 74.3. Globally, Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, secured the top position with an impressive score of 88.8. These rankings highlight the level of safety perceived by residents and visitors in cities around the world and offer an objective comparison using crowd-sourced data.
The rankings, published by Numbeo—a well-known global database for quality-of-life information—cover detailed safety scores for a total of 391 cities. The methodology involves crowd-sourced surveys, offering real-time insights contributed by people across different regions. This year's index demonstrates that Middle Eastern cities continue to dominate the safety rankings, with several UAE cities securing top spots.
Quick Highlights of Numbeo Safety Index 2025
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Safest Indian City | Mangalore (49th Global Rank) |
| Global #1 City | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Safest Country | United Arab Emirates (Score: 85.2) |
| Most Unsafe Country | Haiti (148th Rank, Score: 19.0) |
| Total Cities Ranked | 391 |
| Organization Behind Index | Numbeo |
| Official Website | www.numbeo.com |
Top 5 Safest Cities Worldwide (Mid-2025)
- Abu Dhabi, UAE – Score: 88.8
- Ajman, UAE – Score: 85.5
- Sharjah, UAE – Score: 84.4
- Doha, Qatar – Score: 84.3
- Dubai, UAE – Score: 83.9
It's notable that four of the five top cities in the world in terms of safety are in the United Arab Emirates, showcasing the country's continued emphasis on ensuring safe urban environments.
Top 5 Safest Indian Cities – 2025
| Rank in India | Global Rank | City | State | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | Mangalore | Karnataka | 74.3 |
| 2 | 85 | Vadodara | Gujarat | 69.2 |
| 3 | 94 | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 68.2 |
| 4 | 106 | Surat | Gujarat | 66.6 |
| 5 | 118 | Jaipur | Rajasthan | 65.2 |
Gujarat continues to perform strong in this index, with three cities ranking among the top five safest in India. Karnataka and Rajasthan also feature, indicating wider distribution of urban safety efforts.
Most Unsafe Cities in India
The following Indian cities were ranked lowest in terms of safety:
- Delhi – Global Rank: 316 | Score: 41.0
- Ghaziabad (UP) – Global Rank: 313 | Score: 41.6
- Noida (UP) – Global Rank: 285 | Score: 44.9
These rankings serve as a wake-up call for governing authorities to enhance local law enforcement, infrastructure, and overall public safety initiatives in high-risk areas.
Top 5 Safest Countries (Mid-2025)
- United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Score: 85.2
- Andorra – Score: 84.8
- Qatar – Score: 84.6
- Taiwan – Score: 83.0
- Macao (China) – Score: 81.8
With UAE leading both city and country rankings, it's evident that the region continues to set global standards in public safety and civic governance.
Index Methodology
- Data Source: Public surveys completed by site visitors.
- Response Scale: Ratings range from -2 (very negative) to +2 (very positive).
- Score Conversion: Answers are transformed into scalar values ranging from 0 to 100.
- Classification: Categories include:
- Very Low (0-20)
- Low (20-40)
- Moderate (40–60)
- High (60-80)
- Very High (80+)
- Total Cities Ranked: 391
Performance of Other Global Cities
Besides the top-ranked cities, others appearing in the global top 10 include:
- Ras Al-Khaimah (UAE) – Rank 6 | Score: 83.8
- Taipei (Taiwan) – Rank 7 | Score: 83.4
- Muscat (Oman) – Rank 8 | Score: 81.2
- The Hague (Netherlands) – Rank 9 | Score: 79.9
- Tampere (Finland) – Rank 10 | Score: 79.5
About Numbeo
- Founded: 2009
- CEO: Mladen Adamovic
- Headquarters: Belgrade, Serbia
- Official Website: www.numbeo.com
Conclusion
The Numbeo Safety Index offers useful insights for residents, travelers, and governments alike. With cities like Mangalore, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad leading the charge in India, and countries like UAE and Qatar dominating the global stage, the index portrays a reassuring outlook for some regions while urging improvement in others. Regular tracking of such metrics can help guide urban planning and public safety strategies.
