Is Anjuna safe?
Fine in daylight, riskier at night. Drug offers, spiked drinks, taxi overcharging and scooter crashes cause most problems; police checks target tourists.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 3/5, take real precautions.
- 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 Anjuna at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Crime | Bag and phone theft on the beach, drink spiking, drug dealers who may tip off police, and overcharging by taxis and some clubs. |
| At night | Parties run until about 10 pm outdoors by law, later in clubs. Take pre-booked taxis late and avoid empty beach roads. |
| Solo women | Common for solo women, but harassment, spiked drinks and sexual assaults occur. Watch drinks, avoid dark paths alone and use trusted taxis late. |
| Other risks | Rip currents and rough surf; obey lifeguard flags; Scooter crashes, especially on wet roads; Drug-laced drinks and fake pills |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxi drivers refusing meters or quoting triple the usual fare
- Dealers selling drugs, then police shaking you down for bribes
- Beach masseurs and sellers demanding extra after the service
Take care
- Dark roads and beach paths late at night: assaults and crashes
- Accepting drinks or drugs from strangers at parties
- Riding scooters drunk or without a licence
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 Anjuna 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 |
| Shimla | 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 Anjuna safe for solo female travelers?
Common for solo women, but harassment, spiked drinks and sexual assaults occur. Watch drinks, avoid dark paths alone and use trusted taxis late.
Is Anjuna safe at night?
Parties run until about 10 pm outdoors by law, later in clubs. Take pre-booked taxis late and avoid empty beach roads.
What is the crime rate in Anjuna?
Bag and phone theft on the beach, drink spiking, drug dealers who may tip off police, and overcharging by taxis and some clubs. Nationally, India records 2.8 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in Anjuna?
Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1363 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Goa Tourism
- Goa Medical College
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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