Brunei Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Brunei
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated May 14, 2026
Brunei recorded 0.5 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2013, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Brunei #183 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 has stayed rare over the past decade (0.9 per 100,000 in 2003, 0.5 today). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Brunei at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
0.5 /100k
Safety Rank
#13 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2013
Homicide Rate Trend (1996-2013)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide has stayed rare over the past decade (0.9 per 100,000 in 2003, 0.5 today). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Brunei Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Brunei:
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Brunei is generally a safe destination for travelers. Basic emergency medical care is available throughout Brunei. However, response times may be limited in rural areas. Read the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information. Review our travel guidance for Brunei to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Brunei: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S.
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.
Brunei Population & Demographics
Population of 462,721, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brunei safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Brunei at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 0.5 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Brunei?
Brunei has an intentional homicide rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people (2013, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #183 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Brunei?
Brunei is currently at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Brunei compare to other countries?
Brunei's homicide rate of 0.5 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Asia average of 2.0.