Honest, research-backed travel safety information for 581 cities across 145 countries.
IsItSafeToVisit.com exists to give travelers the honest, detailed safety information they need before visiting a new city. We believe that informed travelers are safer travelers, and that accurate safety information should not be hidden behind generic advice like “exercise normal precautions.”
Every city guide on our site includes real neighborhood breakdowns with safety scores, specific scam descriptions with avoidance tips, transport safety ratings, solo female travel assessments, night safety information, health advisories, and emergency contacts. We cover the details that matter to actual travelers making actual decisions.
Each city is rated on a 1-10 scale across seven safety categories. These scores are researched individually for each city and reflect real-world conditions for tourists, not just residents.
Pickpocketing, phone theft, bag snatching, and opportunistic theft targeting tourists.
Assault, robbery with violence, mugging, and the likelihood of physical danger to visitors.
Prevalence and sophistication of tourist-targeting scams, from taxi overcharging to elaborate fraud.
Street harassment levels, safety for solo female travelers, and gender-specific concerns.
How safe the city is after dark, including nightlife districts, late-night transport, and street safety.
Safety of taxis, rideshares, metro systems, buses, and other transit options available to tourists.
Earthquake risk, extreme weather, flooding, air quality, and environmental safety considerations.
The overall safety score is the average of all seven categories, which determines the city's safety tier:
City safety profiles are built from multiple authoritative sources including US State Department travel advisories, UK Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice, local crime statistics, World Health Organization data, community reports from travelers, and local news monitoring. Safety profiles are updated regularly to reflect current conditions.
The safety information on IsItSafeToVisit.com is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, safety conditions can change rapidly. Always check official government travel advisories before traveling and exercise your own judgment. We are not responsible for any incidents that may occur during your travels. Safety scores reflect our research-based assessment at the time of publication and may not capture every risk or recent development.
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