Is Mumbai safe? Travel risk overview
As of October 16, 2026, 4 governments publish travel advice for India, and those using numeric levels all place it at level 2.
Official government travel advisories for India
Four governments assess the same country independently. Levels run 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest).
| Government | Level | Advisory |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. State Department | Level 2 | Exercise Increased Caution |
| UK FCDO | — | Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of India. The FCDO publishes written advice rather than a numeric level. |
| Smartraveller | Level 2 | Exercise a high degree of caution |
| Global Affairs Canada | Level 2 | Exercise a high degree of caution |
U.S. State Department
Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Violent crime and terrorism occur in India. Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crimes, including sexual assault, happen at tourist sites and other locations. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target: Tourist locations Transportation hubs Markets and shopping
Smartraveller
Australian Government travel advice for India. Exercise a high degree of caution. Travel advice level YELLOW. Understand the risks, safety, laws and contacts.
Crime and safety indices
Numbeo indices are crowd-sourced perception measures for Mumbai; the UNODC rate is an official national statistic. They measure different things and are shown together for context, not as a combined score.
Health
Current CDC notices: Global Measles.
Health considerations for India:
- Routine vaccines
- COVID-19
- Chikungunya
- Cholera
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Malaria
- Measles
- Monkeypox
- Rabies
- Typhoid
Source: CDC Travelers' Health. Vaccination needs depend on your history and itinerary — consult a travel health provider.
Natural hazards
Active GDACS events for India:
- Orange FL — Flood in India
- Orange TC — Tropical Cyclone ONE-26
Full assessment for Mumbai
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- U.S. State Department — official advisory
- UK FCDO — official advisory
- Smartraveller — official advisory
- Global Affairs Canada — official advisory
- Numbeo crime and safety indices for Mumbai
- UNODC Global Study on Homicide (2021)
- CDC Travelers' Health — India
- GDACS — Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
Not available when this page was built: usgs: no M4.5+ earthquakes within 500km of Mumbai in the last 30 days. These are named rather than omitted so the gaps are visible.