The latest Numbeo Crime Index 2026 Mid Year report has placed Islamabad and Lahore among the world's better performing cities in terms of perceived public safety.
Islamabad achieved the lowest Crime Index score in Pakistan, making it the country's highest ranked city, while Lahore also secured an impressive position in the global assessment.
Both cities ranked ahead of several internationally known destinations, highlighting Pakistan's improving image in global safety perception. The results reflect growing public confidence in the security and livability of the country's leading urban centers.
According to the perception based survey, Islamabad and Lahore performed better than major international cities such as London, Paris, New York, and Toronto.
The rankings indicate that respondents generally feel safer in Pakistan's two largest metropolitan centers than in several well known global capitals.
This recognition showcases the positive progress made in creating safer environments for residents and visitors alike. It also strengthens Pakistan's reputation as a country where key urban centers continue to improve in terms of public confidence and everyday security.
The Numbeo Crime Index is based on public perception surveys rather than official crime statistics.
It evaluates how people feel about safety by considering concerns related to theft, robbery, assault, property crime, vandalism, corruption, and personal security during both daytime and nighttime.
Instead of measuring recorded criminal incidents, the index reflects the experiences and opinions of residents and visitors. As a result, it serves as an important indicator of public confidence and the overall sense of security within cities across the world.
The strong performance of Islamabad and Lahore in the latest global assessment represents more than just a ranking.
It highlights increasing confidence in Pakistan's urban safety and demonstrates how the country's major cities are earning recognition alongside some of the world's leading destinations.
While perception based surveys differ from official crime data, they offer valuable insight into how people experience everyday life. Islamabad and Lahore's positions in the 2026 report reinforce Pakistan's growing international image as a destination with increasingly safe, welcoming, and well regarded urban environments.
The latest Numbeo Crime Index 2026 Mid Year report has placed Islamabad and Lahore among the world’s better performing cities in terms of perceived public safety.
The latest Numbeo Crime Index 2026 Mid Year report has placed Islamabad and Lahore among the world's better performing cities in terms of perceived public safety.
Islamabad achieved the lowest Crime Index score in Pakistan, making it the country's highest ranked city, while Lahore also secured an impressive position in the global assessment.
Both cities ranked ahead of several internationally known destinations, highlighting Pakistan's improving image in global safety perception. The results reflect growing public confidence in the security and livability of the country's leading urban centers.
According to the perception based survey, Islamabad and Lahore performed better than major international cities such as London, Paris, New York, and Toronto.
The rankings indicate that respondents generally feel safer in Pakistan's two largest metropolitan centers than in several well known global capitals.
This recognition showcases the positive progress made in creating safer environments for residents and visitors alike. It also strengthens Pakistan's reputation as a country where key urban centers continue to improve in terms of public confidence and everyday security.
The Numbeo Crime Index is based on public perception surveys rather than official crime statistics.
It evaluates how people feel about safety by considering concerns related to theft, robbery, assault, property crime, vandalism, corruption, and personal security during both daytime and nighttime.
Instead of measuring recorded criminal incidents, the index reflects the experiences and opinions of residents and visitors. As a result, it serves as an important indicator of public confidence and the overall sense of security within cities across the world.
The strong performance of Islamabad and Lahore in the latest global assessment represents more than just a ranking.
It highlights increasing confidence in Pakistan's urban safety and demonstrates how the country's major cities are earning recognition alongside some of the world's leading destinations.
While perception based surveys differ from official crime data, they offer valuable insight into how people experience everyday life. Islamabad and Lahore's positions in the 2026 report reinforce Pakistan's growing international image as a destination with increasingly safe, welcoming, and well regarded urban environments.
