Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Report: Women's Safety Varies Across Indian Cities
Imagine a report card about how safe different cities in India are for women.
This report surveyed women and found that some cities like Mumbai are doing well, while others like Delhi need improvement.
The report gave the whole country a safety score of 65%.
The report looked at things like gender equality, how much people get involved in their communities, the police, and how women-friendly the city is.
It also mentioned that many incidents go unreported, and that women's safety isn't just about the law, but also about their education, jobs, and health.
The report also pointed out safety issues aren't just in public places and affect things like domestic violence.
Improving women's safety means fixing infrastructure and changing how society treats women.
The National Annual Report and Index of Women’s Safety 2025 assessed women's safety in 31 Indian cities.
The national safety score was 65%, with significant variations among cities.
Mumbai was among the safest cities, while Delhi was identified as unsafe.
Poor infrastructure, patriarchal norms, and institutional responsiveness are associated with safety concerns.
The report highlights the need for broader societal changes beyond just law and order to ensure women's safety.
- Who
- The National Annual Report and Index of Women’s Safety (NARI)
- What
- Report on women’s safety across 31 Indian cities.
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India, across 31 cities
- Why
- To assess and index women's safety, and identify areas for improvement.
- Report Title
- National Annual Report and Index of Women’s Safety 2025
- National Safety Score
- 65%
- Safest Cities
- Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizwal, Gangtok, Itanagar, Mumbai
- Unsafest Cities
- Calcutta, Patna, Jaipur, Faridabad, Delhi, Srinagar, Ranchi
- Report Scope
- 31 cities
- Women Surveyed
- 12,770