Islamabad ranks safer than London, New York, and Paris in Global Safety Index

Islamabad ranks safer than London, New York, and Paris in Global Safety Index

April, 30 2025

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) In the latest report, Islamabad has outperformed several major global cities including London, New York, Oslo, Sydney, Moscow, Toronto, and Barcelona in terms of safety.

According to the latest World Safety Index released by Numbeo, Islamabad surpassed major cities with regards to safety.

The report places Islamabad at 93rd out of 380 cities worldwide, with a safety index score of 67.9.

In contrast, London ranks 270th with a score of 45.8, Paris stands at 303rd with 41.9, Berlin is 187th with 55.3, and Moscow is placed 118th with a score of 64.6. Lahore, meanwhile, is ranked 130th with an index of 63.1.

Notably, the United Nations has previously designated Islamabad as a "family station" for its staff — a recognition of the city s relative safety and livability.

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A spokesperson for Islamabad Police attributed the capital’s improved safety ranking to the leadership of Inspector General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi. Under his command, the police force recorded significant achievements and a sharp drop in crime throughout 2024 and 2025.

The spokesperson highlighted that in 2025 alone, the overall crime rate fell by 20% compared to the previous year, thanks to effective law enforcement strategies and the commitment of police personnel.

Following the IGP’s directives, Islamabad Police carried out an extensive crackdown on drug dealers, bootleggers, and their facilitators.

This led to a 19% drop in street robberies, a 12% reduction in theft, a dramatic 74% decrease in burglaries, a 22% fall in vehicle and motorcycle theft, and a 17% drop in murder cases.

In total, 600 fewer crimes were reported in 2025 compared to the previous year.

In addition to enforcement, the IGP also launched a public awareness campaign titled "Nasha Ab Nahin" (No More Drugs), aimed at educating citizens—especially youth—about the dangers of substance abuse.