Albania Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Albania
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated December 31, 2024
Albania recorded 1.4 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Albania #132 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Europe average of 1.6 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 67% over the past decade (from 4.3 in 2013). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Albania at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
1.4 /100k
Safety Rank
#64 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (1992-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 67% over the past decade (from 4.3 in 2013). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Albania Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Albania, the homicide rate for men is 2.3× higher than the rate for women — 1.9 vs 0.8 per 100,000 (2023).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Albania:
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Albania due to crime . Country Summary : Law enforcement's ability to protect and assist travelers is limited in some areas, especially in remote regions. There has been targeted violence associated with illicit drug networks and organized crime countrywide. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings and the extent of police and emergency services in their area. Read the country information page for additional information to Albania.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Albania Population & Demographics
Population of 2,377,128, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albania safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Albania at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). The homicide rate of 1.4 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Albania?
Albania has an intentional homicide rate of 1.4 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #132 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Albania?
Albania is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Albania compare to other countries?
Albania's homicide rate of 1.4 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Europe average of 1.6.