Bangladesh Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Bangladesh
US State Department Travel Advisory
Reconsider Travel
Updated January 20, 2026
Bangladesh recorded 2.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2018, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Bangladesh #107 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 15% over the past decade (from 2.7 in 2008). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Bangladesh at Level 3 of 4: Reconsider Travel.
Homicide Rate
2.3 /100k
Safety Rank
#89 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 3 of 4
Data Year
2018
Homicide Rate Trend (2000-2018)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 15% over the past decade (from 2.7 in 2008). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Bangladesh Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Armed Conflict Context
Bangladesh has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
2(2024)
Military Spending
0.9% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Bangladesh:
Reconsider travel in Bangladesh due to kidnapping , unrest , crime , and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Unrest Unrest and violence have decreased since summer 2024. Occasional protests continue with the potential for violent clashes. Conditions may change on short notice. U.S. citizens should avoid all gatherings, even peaceful ones. They can turn violent quickly without warning. Crime In Bangladesh’s major cities, common crimes include muggings, burglaries, assaults, and illegal drug trafficking.
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.
Bangladesh Population & Demographics
Population of 173,562,364, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bangladesh safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Bangladesh at Level 3 of 4 (Reconsider Travel). Cited risks include crime, terrorism, kidnapping. The homicide rate of 2.3 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has an intentional homicide rate of 2.3 per 100,000 people (2018, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #107 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is currently at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Bangladesh compare to other countries?
Bangladesh's homicide rate of 2.3 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and above the Asia average of 2.0.