Islamabad has ranked as Pakistan’s safest major city in the latest Numbeo Crime Index 2026 Mid-Year rankings.
According to the survey, the capital recorded the country’s lowest Crime Index among major cities. The rankings measure public perceptions of crime across more than 400 cities worldwide.
Islamabad Records Lowest Crime Index
Numbeo’s latest data shows Islamabad recorded a Crime Index of 30.8.
Meanwhile, Lahore ranked second with a score of 36.2. Rawalpindi followed at 52.0, while Karachi recorded 57.6.
The survey compares perceived crime levels using responses submitted by users from cities around the world.
As a result, Islamabad and Lahore ranked ahead of several well-known international cities in terms of perceived public safety.
Pakistani Cities Rank Ahead of Several Global Capitals
According to the rankings, Islamabad and Lahore reported lower perceived crime levels than cities including Mexico City, Dhaka, Washington, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi and Paris.
Additionally, they ranked ahead of Tehran, London, Los Angeles, Jakarta, New York, Cairo, Istanbul, Rome, Berlin, Mumbai, Toronto and Bangkok.
However, the index reflects public opinion instead of official crime statistics.
How the Numbeo Crime Index Works
Numbeo calculates its Crime Index using user-contributed survey responses.
The survey measures how safe people feel while walking alone during the day and at night.
Furthermore, it examines public concerns about robbery, theft, assault, violent crime, property crime and corruption.
Therefore, the rankings represent perceptions of crime rather than verified law enforcement data or official government records.
