DR Congo Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for DR Congo
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for DR Congo. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates DR Congo at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
N/A
Safety Rank
N/A
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
N/A
Armed Conflict Context
DR Congo 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
1,138(2024)
Military Spending
1.2% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for DR Congo:
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do Not Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to the EbolaBundibugyo Virus Diseaseoutbreakin Ituri Province in the DRC. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to crime , unrest , terrorism, kidnapping, and health. Advisory summary The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the health situation. Health 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.
DR Congo Population & Demographics
Population of 109,276,265, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DR Congo safe to visit?
The US State Department rates DR Congo at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel).
What is the crime rate in DR Congo?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for DR Congo.
What is the US travel advisory level for DR Congo?
DR Congo is currently at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).