Belarus Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Belarus
Belarus recorded 2.4 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2019, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Belarus #106 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 54% over the past decade (from 5.1 in 2009). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Belarus at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
2.4 /100k
Safety Rank
#90 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
2019
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2019)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 54% over the past decade (from 5.1 in 2009). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Belarus Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Belarus, the homicide rate for men is 1.8× higher than the rate for women — 3.1 vs 1.7 per 100,000 (2019).
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 Belarus:
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Do not travel to Belarus due to: The risk of harassment by Belarusian security officials. The arbitrary enforcement of local laws. The potential for civil unrest. Danger associated with its continued support of Russia's war against Ukraine. The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to help detained U.S. citizens. You may not receive consular access. You could also face arbitrary detention with no contact with the outside world. Ordered departure On February 28, 2022, 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.
Belarus Population & Demographics
Population of 9,132,629, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Belarus safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Belarus at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel). The homicide rate of 2.4 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Belarus?
Belarus has an intentional homicide rate of 2.4 per 100,000 people (2019, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #106 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Belarus?
Belarus is currently at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Belarus compare to other countries?
Belarus's homicide rate of 2.4 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and above the Europe average of 1.6.