### Safety
Daman is generally considered a safe city for both residents and tourists, with a low violent crime rate.
* **Crime Overview:** Petty crimes like pickpocketing or bag snatching can occasionally occur in crowded tourist areas or during festivals. Industrial areas have stringent private security measures. * **Emergency Numbers:** * National Emergency / Police: 112 / 100 * Fire: 101 * Ambulance: 108 / 102 * Women's Helpline: 1091 * **Safety Tips for Visitors:** * **Beach Safety:** The sea at Daman's beaches (especially Devka) can be rocky and treacherous during high tide. Pay strict attention to warning signs and local lifeguards. * **Traffic:** Roads can get congested with weekend tourist traffic from neighboring Gujarat and Maharashtra. Drive cautiously, especially on two-wheelers. * **Alcohol Laws:** While alcohol is legal in Daman (unlike the neighboring dry state of Gujarat), public intoxication and drunk driving are strictly monitored and heavily penalized by the local police.
