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As of October 2026, Nagpur scores 70/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Nagpur is a moderately safe city for travelers, with some specific risks to be aware of. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and robbery (moderate risk).
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India · Assessed 13 October 2026
70
/ 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
ModerateWorry about mugging or robbery is moderate, with a reported incident of a man using chili powder to rob a bank employee.
Pickpocketing
ModerateProperty crime is considered a moderate local problem, and a gang used a dating app to lure and rob a delivery boy.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Generally positive but cautious
68/100
Most residents feel safe walking in daylight, and a majority feel safe walking alone at night, though worry about mugging and robbery exists.
Nagpur is a moderately safe city for travelers, with some specific risks to be aware of.
While Nagpur has a lower violent crime rate than many global cities, travelers should be mindful of petty theft and scams. The city's air quality is poor, and road safety is a concern. Corruption and political instability are noted as weaknesses.
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Full briefing
Nagpur presents a mixed safety profile for travelers. While the city's overall crime index and feelings of safety in daylight are relatively positive, specific incidents and underlying concerns warrant traveler attention. The air quality is a significant environmental hazard, rated as 'Unhealthy for sensitive groups' by Open-Meteo.
Recent reports highlight instances of opportunistic crime. In June 2026, a gang was arrested for using a dating app to lure and rob a delivery boy, indicating a potential scam targeting individuals through online platforms. More recently, in September 2026, a man used chili powder to rob a bank, demonstrating a level of boldness in criminal activity. These incidents suggest that petty theft and robbery, while not at severe levels, are present and can involve aggressive tactics.
Travelers should also be aware of the moderate concern regarding bribery, as indicated by UN data from 2020. While official advisories from Canada and the UK suggest exercising a high degree of caution for India generally, Nagpur itself does not have specific localized advisories beyond the national recommendations. Road safety is another area to consider, with a higher-than-average road traffic death rate in India. Be particularly cautious when crossing streets and navigating traffic.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 7 Nagpur districts for visitors: 3 safer, 3 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Nagpur safety map.
AjniavoidAreas around the railway station can be crowded and may have higher petty crime rates; exercise caution.
Sadbhuwan NagarcautionResidential area; exercise standard precautions, especially after dark.
Manish NagarcautionMixed residential and commercial; be aware of surroundings, particularly at night.
SomalwadacautionDeveloping area; general caution advised, especially in less populated sections after dark.
Civil LinessaferWell-developed area with government offices and amenities, generally safe.
RamdaspethsaferA prominent commercial and residential hub, considered safe for visitors.
DharampethsaferA busy commercial area, generally safe during the day.
07 · After Dark
Worry about mugging or robbery is moderate, with a reported incident of a man using chili powder to rob a bank employee.
After dark, be most careful around Ajni, Sadbhuwan Nagar, Manish Nagar, Somalwada. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Nagpur is a moderately safe city for travelers, with some specific risks to be aware of. While Nagpur has a lower violent crime rate than many global cities, travelers should be mindful of petty theft and scams. The city's air quality is poor, and road safety is a concern. Corruption and political instability are noted as weaknesses. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Nagpur 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 Ajni as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Nagpur ranks #9 of 9 India destinations we've assessed, scoring 70/100. See the India safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 14+ 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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