City in Gujarat, India
Is Ahmedabad safe?
One of India's safer big cities, with low street crime and a vegetarian, family-oriented culture.
Is Ahmedabad safe?
One of India's safer big cities, with low street crime and a vegetarian, family-oriented culture. Traffic and heat are the main risks.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-06-15.
- Homicide rate in India: 2.8 per 100,000 people (2022, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in India: 15.6 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1363 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Ahmedabad at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Phone snatching from two-wheelers, rickshaw overcharging and pickpockets at Old City markets; violent crime against visitors is rare. |
| At night | Streets stay lively until about 11 pm, especially food markets. Use app rides late; the Old City quiets early. |
| Solo women | Often described as comfortable for solo women, with fewer stares than Delhi. Dress modestly in the Old City and use app rides at night. |
| Other risks | Extreme heat Apr–Jun; Flooding in July–August monsoon; Fast, chaotic traffic |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Rickshaw drivers refusing the meter near the railway station
- Touts steering to 'heritage' shops with inflated prices
- Fake bootleg alcohol sellers; prohibition makes this a real risk
Take care
- Old City lanes at night: poor lighting, motorbikes in narrow pols
- Crossing Ashram Road and the river bridges: heavy traffic
- Illicit liquor: contaminated, avoid anything from street sellers
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Satellite phones and satellite messengers like Garmin inReach are illegal without a licence; travelers have been arrested at airports.
- Alcohol is prohibited in Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland and Mizoram; beef is illegal in many states.
- Drones need registration and permission; photographing military sites, airports and bridges can lead to detention.
How Ahmedabad compares in India
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Rishikesh | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kochi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kolkata | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hyderabad | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dharamshala | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Leh | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Chennai | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pondicherry | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Varkala | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hampi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Amritsar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Jodhpur | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Jaisalmer | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pushkar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Palolem | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Darjeeling | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Munnar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alleppey | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Andaman Islands | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ahmedabad | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Delhi | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Goa | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Mumbai | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Jaipur | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Agra | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Varanasi | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Bangalore | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Udaipur | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Manali | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Anjuna | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Ahmedabad safe for solo female travelers?
Often described as comfortable for solo women, with fewer stares than Delhi. Dress modestly in the Old City and use app rides at night.
Is Ahmedabad safe at night?
Streets stay lively until about 11 pm, especially food markets. Use app rides late; the Old City quiets early.
What is the crime rate in Ahmedabad?
Phone snatching from two-wheelers, rickshaw overcharging and pickpockets at Old City markets; violent crime against visitors is rare. Nationally, India records 2.8 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in Ahmedabad?
Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1363 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation
- Gujarat Tourism
- Ahmedabad Airport
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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