Lahore surpasses New York, London in safest city index
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Lahore has been ranked among the world's safest cities according to the 2025 Crime and Safety Index released by global agency Numbeo, marking a major improvement in the city's crime statistics.
The report places Lahore at 37th on the Global Crime Index and 63rd among the safest cities worldwide. It notes a significant reduction in Lahore's crime rate, stating that the city is now safer than major cities like New York, London, Washington, Berlin, Istanbul, and Paris.
"This is the first time in Lahore's history that such a clear drop in crime has been recorded," the global report stated, attributing the achievement to improved crime-fighting strategies.
According to official statistics, reported crimes in Lahore dropped from 67,585 incidents between April 2023 and April 2024 to 34,091 incidents between April 2024 and April 2025. Robberies and murders decreased by 64%, and general robberies by 55%.
The report also highlights a 33% reduction in motorcycle theft, a 42% drop in street snatching, a 33% decrease in car theft, and a 39% reduction in thefts involving other vehicles.
Internal accountability measures saw over 400 officers and officials disciplined, with four station house officers (SHOs) jailed in their own police stations following proven misconduct.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran credited data-driven policing for the improvement. "We identified crime hotspots using technology and boosted human resources and equipment in these areas," he said. "Advertised criminals and habitual offenders were arrested and incarcerated, and merit-based appointments gave opportunities to young officers."
Kamran added that despite law and order challenges, the success was a result of teamwork. "Political support and freedom from external pressures enabled us to make and enforce clear policies," he said. "Our future goal is clear: to make Lahore one of the safest cities globally."
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