Top 10 Safest Cities in India for Women

 

Those days are gone when women were only confined to their homes. Nowadays the equal opportunities are given to women so that they can achieve jobs on various aspects of government and private sectors.

But it has become a major area of concern when we think of women’s safety, who contributes to a major part in the economic growth of the country.

So for job purposes a women might need to shift to a different state and to a different city and the issue of the highest concern is how safe is the city that you are planning to move in.

you must have gone on Web or called up your different connections to know about how safe is that city.

So, worry not we are here to help you out so that you can find the safest city in India to live and work.

Following the latest trends of 2021 we have enlisted the top 10 Safest Cities of India. These all are in specific order following the latest data:

1. Kolkata:

Situated in the eastern part of our country, the capital of the state of West Bengal, Kolkata is one of the historical 4 cities which were used by the Britishers for trade and commerce.

That's why today this city is another important city for any big-scale business as it is a hub of the working-class population residing and still coming in from the neighbouring states.

Kolkata has one of the worst crime scenarios in the country. Especially the crime rate against women is the best in the country.

Friendly vibes flowing throughout the lengths and breadth of the city courtesy its welcoming and largely Bengali population has done much to project Kolkata as the most secure place to live in India.

The modernized yet cultural way of Kolkata makes it even more safe for Women as we all know it's a place where women gets worshipped as a Devi.

2. Jaipur:

Jaipur, the pink city of India is known for its historical forts and palaces and along with a rich history, this city has also come very far from just being known for tourism.

Jaipur is less steeped in crimes against women, making it one of the safest place to live in India.

Jaipur is doing remarkably well on the safety quotient and as one among the safest places in India remains teeming with tourists all year round.
A definite feature among the most pleasant yet historic place in India, the ancestral city is very much a delightful place to visit and live safely.

3. Bangalore:

Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka is one of the best cities to live and work in India. It is known as the “Silicon Valley of India” as well as the “IT Hub” of India.

The higher job opportunities, advanced and modern infrastructure and better living standards are surely a blessing for young women to reside and work. The traffic in the city is undoubtedly a matter of concern but if safety is considered to be the prime yardstick of living.

The low crime rate against women made Bangalore 3rd safest city for women to live in.

4. Ahmedabad:

The list continues as we get the first city from the western part of India. Ahmedabad is situated in the state of Gujarat and is the former capital of the state.

When we are talking about safe cities for women, then Ahmedabad is bounded to be in the top 5. Ahmedabad has been voted as the 4th safest and one of the most secure place for females to live in India.

Ahmedabad witnesses fewer cases of crimes, robberies and rapes as compared to other big Indian cities. Also a scenic tourist destination nestled alongside its commercial viability, this city in Gujarat, like some of its other counterparts, is among the most peaceful place in India.

5. Pune:

Pune, the IT hub of Western India, is one of the most advanced and rising metropolitan cities in terms of career destinations for working women in India. It is ranked as the 5th best city in India for women to live and work.

Pune is also known as the Social Capital of Maharashtra. Be it any education, training, IT sector, administration, Pune is being ranked best in terms of all the facilities.

Working women and students come in from different parts of the country to stay here. With a low crime rate, Pune is undoubtedly one of the best cities for working women.

6. Chandigarh:

Chandigarh is a city and a Union territory, which serves as the capital of the two neighboring states of Punjab and Haryana, and because of this, you can find a wide variety of street food especially the Punjabi cuisine. 

Apart from being the rare yet safest city of North India it is also the 3rd cleanest City of India.

Also, Chandigarh is the only Indian city on the New York Times travel list that is termed as a “perfect city”, as according to BBC, the city has sufficient credibility to be one of the best cities to live in India.

Even after having a degree of crimes the city still prevails in the safety index and the life-threatening crimes due to the strictness of law enforcement.

7. Dehradun:

The state capital of Uttarakhand is one of the safest city in India with significantly lower crimes pertaining to thefts, assaults and violence. 

Also among the best city to live in India as far as credibility of social parameters go, the dreamy city is also a haven of sorts for all those who want a life in quietude and peace.

Dehradun is a gem when it comes to safety and specially in fostering women’s safety, being one of the most peaceful places in the country.

8. Mumbai:

The City of Dreams Mumbai surprisingly ranks the higher among the safest cities in India. Its privilege of being the most populous Indian city notwithstanding, Mumbai still occupies position as being among the most secure places to live in India.

Maybe because of the open mindedness and modernization of the people residing there which is a cultural amalgamation of sorts in itself, Mumbai has emerged to be the top most safe city in India despite the higher level of ‘chill’.

Serenity and Fun side by side creates a beautiful aura in Mumbai which then combines with the significantly lower crime rate to make the city a true abode of dreams.

9. Hyderabad:

Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It’s also known as the “City of Nizams”. This city is ranked as the 9^th best city in India for working women. Apart from that, it is considered as one of the best Cities to Eat non-vegetarian Food.

Hyderabad is considered one of the safest metropolitan cities of India along with the second safest metro city of India behind Kolkata. 

With as low as 5% cases against women in India, even lower than Bengaluru(8%) and far lower than Delhi(23.4%), the city of Hyderabad is a great place to live in.

10. Surat:

Surat situated in Gujarat is named as the best urban city of India. Apart from being that it is also one of the safest place in India. Surat also has a crime rate that is considerably lower making it one of the most peaceful place in India to live.

Surat’s top positioning by crime and security standard has also helped to make it emerge as one of the economic and technological hubs of the country.

Famed as the Diamond City of India focuses on quality of life in terms of safety and hygiene. It is definitely high on the prospect of emerging as among the most secure places to live in India.

Women safety has become a major issue and concern all across the country in recent times. Though the situation and awareness is increasing but, we still should take precautionary measures to be alert and be safe. 

Choosing a city that is safe and gives women the confidence to stay in is of utmost priority nowadays.So, these were the top 10 safest cities in India for women to live and work based on the rate of crimes. 

But, then it differs from person to person which again depends on a lot of various factors and on their own preferences, be it social or economic or even sometimes cultural preferences

So, if you are in a hunt for a new city to start your career and live in, check out the list and do let us know about your views on the same.

Written by: Gourav Chowdhury