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“Exercise increased cautionin India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk.”
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Is Kāsaragod safe? 🇮🇳
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Kāsaragod 🇮🇳
India · Assessed 4 November 2026
76
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime74/100GoodCrime index 44.2 / 100
Sentiment82/100GoodGenerally positive
Advisories75Good
Stability63Fair
Health76Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
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, except for Wagah-Attari border crossing.”
Updated 2026-10-27T15:17:30Z
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 2026-11-02T14:33:27.0765223-05:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
70 / 100 (Generally positive)
70
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
54k residents
91
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
2.8 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6India2.8World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
79
Robbery / mugging
LowRobbery risk is low, but standard precautions against petty crime are advised.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing can occur in crowded areas; keep belongings secure.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Fair
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Generally positive
82/100
Reported feel70Generally positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Travelers report Kāsaragod as generally safe, with police available for assistance. Some note towns can be deserted after 8 PM, but restaurants remain open.
Kāsaragod is considered safe for visitors, with risks primarily related to petty crime and general travel precautions.
While Kāsaragod itself is generally safe, official advisories for India as a whole recommend exercising increased caution due to crime and terrorism. Travelers should be aware of potential scams and take standard precautions, especially regarding personal safety at night.
Recent developments
- Oct 2026UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of India.— UK FCDO
- Jun 2025U.S. Department of State advises exercising increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism.— U.S. Department of State
Common scams
- Taxi overcharging
- Fake guides
- Pickpocketing in crowded areas
- Beggar schemes
Full briefing
Kāsaragod is generally considered safe for travelers, with local reports indicating that police are available and helpful. However, official government advisories for India as a whole suggest exercising increased caution. The U.S. Department of State advises increased caution due to crime and terrorism, while the UK FCDO has a broader advisory against travel to certain parts of the country.
While Kāsaragod itself does not appear to have specific high-risk areas mentioned in the provided data, general precautions are recommended. It is advisable to avoid walking alone in poorly lit or isolated areas at night. Travelers should also be aware of common tourist scams prevalent in India, such as taxi overcharging, fake guides, and pickpocketing in crowded places. Keeping valuables secure and out of sight is a prudent measure.
The region experiences moderate air quality, and travelers should be aware of global health notices for Polio, Dengue, and Measles. It is recommended to carry a basic first-aid kit and use reputable transportation services. Despite the broader advisories for India, Kāsaragod is described as safe for solo and female travelers, provided they dress modestly, especially in religious sites, and avoid late-night walks in isolated locations.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 5 Kāsaragod districts for visitors: 5 safer. See them plotted on the Kāsaragod safety map.
Kasaragod City CentersaferGenerally safe, but avoid poorly lit areas after dark.
BekalsaferA popular tourist area, considered safe.
KanhangadsaferA larger town, generally safe for visitors.
NeeleshwaramsaferA smaller town, considered safe.
PeriyasaferA more rural area, generally safe.
07 · After Dark
Is Kāsaragod safe at night?
Robbery risk is low, but standard precautions against petty crime are advised.
No specific districts were flagged as no-go areas after dark, but the usual night-time rules apply: stay in lit, populated areas and keep your phone out of sight.
08 · Questions
Kāsaragod safety FAQ (2026)
Is Kāsaragod safe right now (2026)?
Kāsaragod is considered safe for visitors, with risks primarily related to petty crime and general travel precautions. While Kāsaragod itself is generally safe, official advisories for India as a whole recommend exercising increased caution due to crime and terrorism. Travelers should be aware of potential scams and take standard precautions, especially regarding personal safety at night. (Assessed 4 November 2026.)
Is Kāsaragod safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Kāsaragod 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.
Which areas of Kāsaragod should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Kāsaragod (2026)?
- Taxi overcharging
- Fake guides
- Pickpocketing in crowded areas
- Beggar schemes
How does Kāsaragod compare with other places in India (2026)?
Kāsaragod ranks #5 of 9 India destinations we've assessed, scoring 76/100. See the India safety overview for the full list.
How is this kasaragod safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 13+ 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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