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As of October 2026, Ahmedabad scores 66/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: mostly — take normal precautions. Yes, Ahmedabad is generally safe for visitors with moderate overall risk, though petty crime and occasional protests require vigilance. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (high risk) and robbery (moderate risk).
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India · Assessed 13 October 2026
66
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel India-Pakistan border area FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the India-Pakistan border.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:56:27Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
“Canada's official risk level for India: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).”
Updated 2026-09-24T08:53:34.2574299-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
ModerateArmed robbery is uncommon but occurs in isolated areas after dark; visitors should avoid poorly lit streets and vacant plots in outskirts like Sarkhej and Vatva.
Pickpocketing
HighPickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent in crowded markets, bus stations, and during festivals; Manek Chowk and Law Garden are known hotspots.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
63/100
Visitor reports indicate feeling safe during daytime in central areas, with concerns rising after dark and in isolated locales; recent surveys note improved police presence in tourist zones.
Yes, Ahmedabad is generally safe for visitors with moderate overall risk, though petty crime and occasional protests require vigilance.
Ahmedabad's safety profile shows moderate crime levels and strong institutional scores, with low homicide and terrorism risks. Recent reports indicate occasional violent crime and protest-related detentions, but visitors face mainly petty theft and scam risks in crowded areas. The city's infrastructure and health environment are relatively strong compared to national averages.
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Full briefing
Ahmedabad remains a functional city for visitors with manageable risks centered on petty crime and occasional unrest. The Crime Branch’s recent arrest of a long-wanted murder suspect shows active policing, though the October revenge killing involving six fatalities highlights that interpersonal violence can flare, typically linked to local disputes rather than targeting tourists. Protest activity has increased, with multiple detentions reported in October alone over demands related to electoral and judicial reforms; these gatherings are concentrated near government offices and should be avoided. Pickpocketing persists as the most common visitor concern, especially in bustling areas like Manek Chowk during evening food markets and at Law Garden handicraft stalls, where distraction techniques are frequently employed. While violent crime against foreigners is rare, using ride-hailing apps after dark and sticking to well-lit, populated routes in central zones such as Navrangpura and Ellisbridge reduces exposure to opportunistic theft. Health precautions should include mosquito protection due to dengue risk and carrying any essential medicines, as hospital bed availability aligns with national averages but may strain during peak illness seasons. Overall, the city’s moderate safety score reflects a balance of low lethal threats and persistent everyday hazards that require standard urban vigilance.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 8 Ahmedabad districts for visitors: 4 safer, 3 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Ahmedabad safety map.
JamalpuravoidDensely populated, older district; recent crime branch operations indicate higher robbery and assault risks.
CG Road (Navrangpura)cautionBusy commercial corridor; pickpocketing reported in crowds, especially near markets and transport hubs.
ManinagarcautionOlder residential area with local markets; petty theft occurs, avoid isolated lanes after dark.
SarkhejcautionIndustrial and transport fringe; mugging risk moderate, avoid poorly lit areas near Sarkhej-Roza corridor at night.
SabarmatisaferWell-patrolled area with Sabarmati Ashram and riverfront; low crime, safe for daytime and evening walks.
BodakdevsaferAffluent residential and commercial zone with good infrastructure; minimal street crime, safe at night.
VastrapursaferUniversity and IT hub with active student presence; well-lit, low violent crime, safe after dark.
GhatlodiasaferPlanned residential zone with good civic infrastructure; minimal reported incidents, safe for families.
07 · After Dark
Armed robbery is uncommon but occurs in isolated areas after dark; visitors should avoid poorly lit streets and vacant plots in outskirts like Sarkhej and Vatva.
After dark, be most careful around Jamalpur, CG Road (Navrangpura), Maninagar, Sarkhej. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes, Ahmedabad is generally safe for visitors with moderate overall risk, though petty crime and occasional protests require vigilance. Ahmedabad's safety profile shows moderate crime levels and strong institutional scores, with low homicide and terrorism risks. Recent reports indicate occasional violent crime and protest-related detentions, but visitors face mainly petty theft and scam risks in crowded areas. The city's infrastructure and health environment are relatively strong compared to national averages. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Ahmedabad report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Field research flags Jamalpur as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Ahmedabad ranks #9 of 9 India destinations we've assessed, scoring 66/100. See the India safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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