Bengaluru is a relatively safe city during day time. However, unlike Mumbai which never sleeps, most of Bengaluru practically shuts down a little before midnight - even very safe residential areas can be very desolate by 11PM.
Some of the lower-income areas can be somewhat unsafe once it gets dark. Exercising caution and good sense will increase your chances of staying safe.
It is not advisable to walk alone along deserted alleyways or lanes after dark. Avoid doing so in areas that you are not sure are reasonably safe
Avoid using an autorickshaw if the driver is not alone, especially at night
Do not flaunt jewellery, high-end mobile phones / laptops, watches etc.
Do not withdraw large amounts of cash from ATMs in deserted areas
Beware of pickpockets in crowded areas such as exhibitions, cricket matches etc.
If you are returning late from a party, it is advisable to pre-book cabs through reputed companies such as Meru as against flagging down an autorickshaw on the road
Exercise caution in stopping to help if you see a broken down vehicle at night, especially in lonely streets and in cases where you will be outnumbered
Rising incomes has brought an influx of people including both, white and blue collar immigrants, leading to disparities in earnings between locals, the casual labour immigrants and expatriates (people from other parts of the state and also from other countries) which arguably has resulted in a substantial increase in crime rates.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Bangalore
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Bangalore - updated May 2024
SAVE up to 75% on Last Minute deals! Search for discount Bangalore hotels, motels, apartments, hostels, guest accommodations and vacation resorts. Book now and pay at the hotel. Instant email confirmation!
Bangalore Travel Guide from Wikitravel. Many thanks to all Wikitravel contributors. Text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0, images are available under various licenses, see each image for details.
