Numbeo Safety Index Mid-2025: Mangalore Ranked as Safest City in India

Current Context: The Numbeo Safety Index Mid-2025, released on August 11, 2025 by global data platform Numbeo, ranks cities and countries based on public perceptions of safety, crime levels, and law enforcement effectiveness.

Highlights:

• India ranks 67th out of 148 countries with a Safety Index of 55.8.
• Mangalore is the safest city in India, placed 49th globally with a score of 74.3.
• Abu Dhabi tops the global list with a score of 88.8, while the UAE leads among countries.
• Other safe Indian cities include Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Jaipur.
• Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Noida are among the least safe in India.
• Rankings are based on crowd-sourced data reflecting real-time public sentiment.

Question:

Q.1 According to the Numbeo Safety Index Mid-2025, what is India’s rank among 148 countries?
a) 55th
b) 61st
c) 67th
d) 72nd

Answer: c) Numbeo’s 2025 Safety Index ranked India 67th out of 148 countries, with a Safety Index score of 55.8, reflecting moderate safety perceptions globally.