Kolkata has been repeatedly recognized by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) as one of the safest metropolitan cities in India.
* **Emergency Numbers:** Police (100 or 112), Fire (101), Ambulance (102). * **Law Enforcement:** Monitored by the Kolkata Police, with specific heritage zones (like the Victoria Memorial and Indian Museum) receiving enhanced security and CCTV surveillance. * **Visitor Safety Tips:** The area is generally very safe. Visitors are advised to stay hydrated during the hot, humid summer months (April-June), be mindful of heavy monsoon rains (July-September), and watch for pickpockets in highly crowded street markets or transit hubs.