Crime & Safety Rules in Every Country

Japan is one of the safest countries in the world for tourists — violent crime is essentially zero.

The UAE is one of the safest countries in the world with extremely low crime rates — road accidents are a greater real risk than crime.

Thailand is generally safe for tourists, with petty theft and motorbike bag snatching the most common risks — violent crime against tourists is rare.

Germany is very safe for tourists — violent crime targeting visitors is extremely rare, though a few urban areas have localised issues worth knowing about.

The UK is generally very safe for tourists; the main risks are pickpocketing on the London Underground and avoiding a small number of rough urban areas after dark.

France is generally safe for tourists, but pickpocketing is a significant issue at iconic Paris sights — use front pockets or a money belt and stay alert at Gare du Nord and Châtelet-Les Halles at night.

Australia is very safe for tourists — the greater risks come from natural hazards like sun, rip currents, and wildlife rather than crime.

Singapore is consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the world — violent crime against tourists is essentially nonexistent.

Italy is generally safe for tourists, but petty theft is a real risk in Rome and Naples; Florence and Venice have very low crime rates.

Istanbul and main tourist areas are generally safe, with petty theft the primary risk — violent crime against tourists is rare.

Major tourist zones are generally safe, but several states including Sinaloa, Zacatecas, and parts of Guerrero and Michoacán carry US government Do Not Travel advisories.

Spain is generally a safe country, but Barcelona has Europe's highest tourist pickpocketing rate — distraction theft and bag snatching are the primary risks for visitors.

Brazil has real and serious crime in major cities — stay alert, avoid favelas without organized tours, and take specific precautions on Rio's beaches and in city centers after dark.

India is generally safe for tourists at major sites but women should exercise significant caution, especially at night, and petty theft is common in crowded areas.

China is very safe by international standards — violent crime against tourists is extremely rare, but stay alert to scams and petty theft in crowded tourist areas.

South Korea is one of the world's safest countries for tourists — violent crime is extremely rare and women regularly walk alone at night without concern.

Vietnam is generally safe for tourists, but bag snatching by motorbike is a genuine and common risk, especially in Ho Chi Minh City.

Greece is generally very safe; the main risk for tourists is pickpocketing in central Athens and leaving valuables unattended on beaches.

Portugal is one of the safest countries in Europe for tourists, with violent crime against visitors being very rare.

The Netherlands is very safe for tourists; bicycle theft is the most common crime, with occasional pickpocketing in busy Amsterdam tourist areas.

Canada is very safe by international standards — violent crime affecting tourists is rare, though some downtown areas and wildlife encounters require awareness.

Indonesia is generally safe for tourists; petty theft and scams are the main concern in Bali; bag snatching from motorbikes occurs; do not leave valuables on beaches or in parked cars.

Malaysia is generally safe for tourists but KL has a real motorbike bag-snatching problem — carry bags on the wall side of the pavement, not the road side.

Major tourist areas are generally safe, but harassment — especially of women — is a genuine and frequent concern.

Morocco is generally safe for tourists with violent crime being rare, but solo women face significant street harassment in medinas and pickpocketing is a concern.

Saudi Arabia has one of the world's lowest violent crime rates and is extremely safe for tourists, including women traveling solo.

Qatar is one of the world's safest countries with extremely low crime rates — petty theft is almost unheard of and violent crime against tourists is exceptionally rare.

South Africa has high crime rates, but major tourist areas are considerably safer — be vigilant, use common sense, and follow local advice.

New Zealand is one of the world's safest countries — violent crime is rare, though petty theft occurs in tourist areas and trailhead car parks.

Popular tourist destinations like Palawan, Cebu, and Boracay are generally safe; avoid western Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago entirely due to active kidnapping threats.

Buenos Aires is generally safe in tourist areas, but pickpocketing is common in crowded spots and certain neighbourhoods like La Boca should be treated with caution.

Colombia has made remarkable safety improvements and major tourist areas are generally safe with sensible precautions, but petty crime and occasional violent crime still require vigilance.

Costa Rica is much safer than its Central American neighbors, but petty theft, beach bag snatching, and rental car break-ins are genuine and very common risks.

Miraflores and San Isidro in Lima are relatively safe for tourists, but express kidnapping via street taxis, petty theft, and some neighbourhood-specific crime require consistent vigilance.

Switzerland is one of the world's safest countries with very low crime — the primary safety concern for tourists is mountain and outdoor activity hazards, not crime.

Austria is extremely safe; Vienna consistently ranks among the world's top five most livable and safest cities.

Czech Republic is generally very safe; the main tourist risk is petty theft and pickpocketing in central Prague.

Poland is a very safe country for tourists; violent crime against visitors is rare, though pickpocketing in Kraków's Old Town in summer and some rougher Warsaw neighborhoods at night warrant normal caution.

Sweden is very safe for tourists overall, with violent crime against visitors being rare — standard urban pickpocket awareness in Stockholm city centre is the main practical precaution.

Norway is one of the world's safest countries with negligible violent crime against tourists — the main safety concerns are outdoor and wildlife hazards, particularly polar bears on Svalbard.

Croatia is very safe and Dubrovnik and Split rank among Europe's safest cities; the main risk is petty theft in crowded tourist areas.

Hungary is generally safe for tourists, with the main risks being pickpocketing on crowded trams and in tourist areas rather than violent crime.

Jordan is one of the safest countries in the Middle East for tourists — violent crime is rare and Amman is generally very safe.

Sri Lanka is generally safe for tourists; petty theft exists in Colombo and at beaches but violent crime against tourists is rare.

Nepal is generally safe for tourists with very low violent crime, though petty theft in Thamel and altitude-related emergencies are the real risks to manage.

Hong Kong is one of the world's safest cities with extremely low violent crime — tourists are physically safe at all hours.

The Maldives is one of the world's safest tourist destinations — violent crime against tourists is extremely rare and resorts are essentially private secured islands.

Nairobi has genuine crime risks in certain areas; tourist zones (Westlands, Karen, Gigiri) are safer; national parks are very safe; avoid northeastern Kenya near the Somalia border.

Tanzania is generally safe for tourists in safari areas and Zanzibar, but petty theft, bag snatching, and beach robberies occur — avoid deserted beaches and stay alert in Dar es Salaam.

Tourist areas in major US cities are generally safe, but gun violence rates are higher than comparable developed countries and specific neighborhoods in some cities carry significant risk.