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Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Indian Express
Top 10 world's most safe and unsafe countries: India trails behind Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and even Iraq
Top 10 world's most safe and unsafe countries: Travelling abroad today can often feel like stepping into a maze of uncertainty. But Numbeo's latest 'Safety Index by Country for 2025' offers a clearer picture of which countries are perceived to be the safest, and which are not. Based on data drawn from user-submitted surveys, the ranking offers some eye-opening insights, starting with the fact that the UAE tops the list as the safest country on the planet. In contrast, the United States of America finds itself at a worrying 91st place, hardly comforting news for either tourists or residents. To compile the rankings, Numbeo analysed how secure people feel in their daily lives, both during daylight hours and at night. The index was shaped by public perceptions of threats such as 'mugging, robbery, car theft, physical attacks by strangers, harassment in public places, and discrimination based on factors like skin color, ethnicity, gender or religion.' It also includes concerns over property crimes like vandalism and burglary, as well as violent crimes like assault and homicide. Each of the 148 countries was assigned a score from 1 (least safe) to 100 (most safe), creating a global snapshot of perceived personal safety. Taking second place is the tiny yet ultra-secure nation of Andorra, nestled in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, with a safety score of 84.8. Despite having a population smaller than that of Warwick, Rhode Island, this pint-sized principality is proving that size doesn't matter when it comes to security. Qatar followed closely at No. 3 with a score of 84.6, trailing Taiwan (83.0) and Macao (81.8), a special administrative region of China. Source: Numbeo's 2025 mid-year Safety Index At the other end of the spectrum, Haiti is ranked the least safe country in the world—a grim reflection of the escalating gang violence plaguing the nation. With a score of just 19, it sits at the bottom of the list. Rounding out the bottom five are Papua New Guinea (19.3), Venezuela (19.5), Afghanistan (24.8), and South Africa (25.4). Source: Numbeo's 2025 mid-year Safety Index India is ranked 67th in the list of world's safest countries with an index score of (55.8). India ranks below Pakistan (57.6), Sri Lanka (57.7) and Iraq (58.1).
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
Crime Index 2025: Which are the safest Indian cities? Check full list
Representative image Ahmedabad has emerged as the safest city in India in 2025, out of the 12 named in the latest 2025 Numbeo Crime Index, a global crowd-sourced database. With a Safety Index score of 68.6, Ahmedabad ranks 77th out of 279 cities globally, topping the list among Indian cities. The 2025 Index by Numbeo evaluates cities based on survey responses about crime perception, safety during day and night, and concerns related to property and violent crimes. A ccording to the list, Jaipur followed Ahmedabad with a global rank of 96 (Safety Index: 65.2), while Coimbatore came in at 112 (Safety Index: 62.0). Chennai (123), Pune (129), and Hyderabad (139) also featured in the top half of the rankings. Other Indian cities in Numbeo's 2025 Global Safety and Crime Index: Chennai – Rank 123 (Safety Index: 60.3) (Crime Index: 39.7 ) Pune – Rank 129 (Safety Index: 58.7) (Crime Index: 41.3) Hyderabad – Rank 139 (Safety Index: 57.3) (Crime Index: 42.7 ) Mumbai – Rank 145 (Safety Index: 55.9) (Crime Index: 55.9) Kolkata – Rank 166 (Safety Index: 53.3) (Crime Index: 46.7) Several major Indian metros appeared lower on the list: Gurugram – Rank 209 (Safety Index: 46.0) (Crime Index: 54.0) Bengaluru – Rank 211 (Safety Index: 45.7) (Crime Index: 54.3) Noida – Rank 214 (Safety Index: 44.9) (Crime Index: 55.1) Delhi – Rank 234 (Safety Index: 41.0) (Crime Index: 59.0) On the global stage, Abu Dhabi retained its title as the safest city in the world, with a Safety Index of 88.8. The UAE capital has topped the list for the ninth consecutive year. The United Arab Emirates also ranked as the second safest country, just behind Andorra, which took the top spot. Numbeo's Safety Index is calculated based on user-submitted surveys on its website, which gather public perception on various safety-related aspects. These include the overall level of crime, how safe people feel during the day and at night, and the perceived risk of specific crimes such as theft, assault, vandalism, and hate-motivated incidents. A higher Safety Index indicates lower perceived crime and a higher sense of security, making it an important indicator for residents, tourists, and policymakers when assessing a city's safety.
IOL News
10 hours ago
- Business
- IOL News
Abu Dhabi holds the crown as the world's safest city
Abu Dhabi has been crowned safest city in the world for ninth consecutive year. Image: Instagram. Abu Dhabi has emerged as a beacon of security, claiming the title of the safest city in the world for the ninth consecutive year. According to the newly released 2025 Crime Index from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced online database assessing crime perceptions globally, Abu Dhabi boasts an impressive Safety Index score of 88.8. This marks an increase from the beginning of 2025, when it recorded 88.4, further solidifying its position at the top of this significant index. Abu Dhabi's consistent performance underscores its effective policing strategies and the broader commitment of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to public safety, security and an enhanced quality of life for its residents. In a ranking that evaluates a total of 279 cities worldwide, Abu Dhabi stood out distinctively, while Doha, Dubai, Sharjah and Taipei in Taiwan rounded out the Top 5 list. Manama, Bahrain; Muscat, Oman; The Hague, Netherlands; Trondheim, Norway and Eindhoven, Netherlands, where placed 6th to 10th, consecutively. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading The Abu Dhabi media office confirmed this achievement through official channels, highlighting a strategic commitment to community well-being and proactive governance that emphasises safety as a foundation for a thriving society. Abu Dhabi's journey to becoming the safest city in the world originates from a singular, yet profound goal: to ensure the safety of all its residents and visitors. Safety transcends low crime statistics; it encompasses fostering an environment where individuals feel secure at all times, everywhere within the city. A pivotal aspect of this success is the police force's approach, characterised by well-trained, well-equipped officers who are integral to the community. The focus is less on responding after incidents occur and more on preventing them. With investments in advanced technologies such as security cameras and intelligent software, law enforcement is highly responsive and effective. Although each city's context is unique, the fundamental principles underpinning Abu Dhabi's success in safety can serve as valuable lessons for urban areas globally. By adopting core strategies such as employing advanced security tools, fostering proactive policing, building trust between citizens and law enforcement, ensuring adherence to laws and prioritising the happiness of residents, cities worldwide can work towards creating safer communities.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Time of India
UAE crowned as the ‘World's Safest Country' in 2025; here are 15 other countries on the list
In a recent update, the UAE has been crowned with the prestigious title of 'World's Safest Country', according to Numbeo's Safety Index by Country 2025 Mid-Year. The country's score has gone up from 84.5 to 85.2 on the index. It has left behind 167 countries to get the top position. Other GCC nations The list also had names of many other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, including Qatar (third spot) and Oman (sixth spot). Saudi Arabia took the 14th spot and Bahrain came in 15th place. It's a proud moment for all these countries! What makes the UAE a safe nation The UAE topped the list for several reasons. One of the main reasons would be its strict laws regarding crime, drug use and public behavior. There are penalties for violations which is why there is less crime in the nation. The police presence is absolutely strong so people think twice before doing anything unlawful in the UAE. The next factor would be the country's strong economy and high standard of living. The government of UAE thinks for the people's welfare and job opportunities. Tourists in the UAE also report feeling safe in the country as compared to several other global destinations. Let's have a look at top 15 safest countries in the world, as per Numbeo's 'Safety Index by Country 2025 Mid-Year' 1. United Arab Emirates – 85.2 2. Andorra – 84.8 3. Qatar – 84.6 4. Taiwan – 83.0 5. Macao (China) – 81.8 6. Oman – 81.4 7. Isle Of Man – 79.1 8. Hong Kong (China) – 78.5 9. Armenia – 77.6 10. Singapore – 77.4 11. Japan – 77.3 12. China – 76.5 13. Estonia – 76.5 14. Saudi Arabia – 76.3 15. Bahrain – 76.2 Slovenia (75.6), Monaco (75.3), Croatia (74.6), Netherlands (74.2) and Iceland (74.2) also made it to the top 20 on the list. And now let's have a quick look at least safe countries as per the survey. World's least safe countries As per latest data, the least safe country of the year is Haiti, with a safety score of just 19.0. Papua New Guinea (19.3) and Venezuela (19.5) were in second and third position, respectively. Here are 10 least safe countries according to the list 1. Haiti (19.0) 2. Papua New Guinea (19.3) 3. Venezuela (19.5) 4. Afghanistan (24.8) 5. South Africa (25.4) 6. Honduras (28.1) 7. Trinidad and Tobago (29.0) 8. Syria (31.6) 9. Jamaica (32.6) 10. Peru (33.3) Now you know which countries are safe and which are not so safe for travellers yet.
Time Out Abu Dhabi
a day ago
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi named the safest city in the world again
It's official: Abu Dhabi has once again claimed the crown as the safest city in the world. In a world where safety is everything, the UAE's capital is setting the gold standard, leaving other global cities in the dust (sorry, not sorry). According to the latest Numbeo's safety index, the city has scored the highest worldwide, closely followed by Ajman (also in the UAE), Doha in Qatar and Dubai. Rank City Safety Index 1 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 88.8 2 Ajman, United Arab Emirates 85.5 3 Doha, Qatar 84.3 4 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 83.9 5 Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates 83.8 6 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 83.7 7 Taipei, Taiwan 83.4 8 Muscat, Oman 81.2 9 The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands 80.0 10 Tampere, Finland 79.5 But that's not all. The UAE has also been named the world's safest country, with a score of 85.2 in the mid-year global safety index. The country took the top position from Andorra, which ranked with an index score of 84.8. Numbeo's safety index considers five different factors when coming up with its final score. The score is determined by survey responses from the last 36 months by visitors to the living database's website. The total index score is determined by general perception of crime levels, perceived safety while walking at night as well as concerns about violent crime, burglary and discrimination. A higher score means that the country is considered very safe. Scores are continuously updated on the platform. Fellow GCC countries Qatar and Oman also ranked highly, with Qatar placing in third with a score of 84.6 while Oman is in sixth with a score of 81.4. Taiwan and Macao round off the top five with total scores of 83.0 and 81.8 respectively. Elsewhere in the top 10, you'll find Isle of Man, Hong Kong, Armenia and Singapore. Coming up in Abu Dhabi… The 27 best things to do indoors this summer in Abu Dhabi It's time for some air-conditioned bliss Psst: This is when summer officially ends in Abu Dhabi No complaints here 25 brilliant beach and pool day passes in Abu Dhabi Grab your SPF – a lush day by the water awaits
