Islamabad has surpassed major global cities, including London, New York, Oslo, Sydney, Moscow, Toronto and Barcelona, in terms of safety, according to the latest report by Numbeo.
The World Safety Index by Numbeo ranks Islamabad 93rd among 380 cities worldwide, with a safety index score of 67.9.
In comparison, London with a score of 45.8 is ranked 270th, Paris with 41.9 is ranked 303rd, Berlin with 55.3 is placed at 187th, Moscow with 64.6 sits at 118th, while Lahore, with an index of 63.1, stands at 130th.
Previously, the United Nations had also declared Islamabad a "family station" for its staff.
A spokesperson for the Islamabad Police credited the capital's high safety ranking to the leadership of Inspector General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, under whose tenure the force recorded notable successes and a marked decline in crime during 2024 and 2025.
He said the decline in 2025 was due to effective policing strategies and the dedicated performance of all officers and personnel. Compared to the previous year, the crime rate saw a substantial 20% decrease.
Following the directives of the IGP Islamabad, a vigorous crackdown was launched against drug peddlers, liquor sellers, and their facilitators.
In 2025, incidents of street robbery fell by 19%, theft and burglary decreased by 12% and 74% respectively, vehicle and motorcycle theft dropped by 22%, and murder cases declined by 17%.
Overall, 600 fewer crimes were reported in 2025 compared to 2024.
Moreover, as part of the IGP's initiatives, a special awareness campaign titled 'Nasha Ab Nahin' was launched to highlight the dangers of narcotics abuse.
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