Islamabad Beats London, Moscow to Rank Among Safest Cities in World
Islamabad has been ranked 83rd out of 401 cities in the latest global safety index. The capital sits ahead of several major world cities, including London, Moscow, Toronto, Glasgow and Istanbul.
Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)
Islamabad has improved its safety ranking, now 83rd out of 401 cities, ahead of major cities like London, Moscow, and Toronto.
Islamabad is now ranked 83rd safest city in the world, ahead of big cities like London and Moscow. The police are doing a good job catching bad guys and keeping the city safe.
Analysis
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Key points
- Islamabad ranked 83rd out of 401 cities in the latest global safety index
- Police achieved a 100% detection rate in all homicide cases
- Property crime fell by 27% compared to 2025
If these efforts continue, Islamabad could attract more businesses and tourists, making it a safer and more attractive place to live and visit.
However, if crime rates start to rise again, it could hurt Islamabad's reputation and make it less attractive for visitors and businesses.
