Republic of the Congo Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Republic of the Congo
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated October 2, 2024
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Republic of the Congo. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Republic of the Congo at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
N/A
Safety Rank
N/A
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
N/A
Armed Conflict Context
Republic of the 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
3(2022)
Military Spending
1.2% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Republic of the Congo:
Reissued after periodic review with minor updates. Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime . Country Summary: While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Brazzaville. U.S. government employees must use two vehicles for all overland travel outside Brazzaville. In Pointe-Noire, they are restricted to beaches adjacent to their hotels due to crime.
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.
Republic of the Congo Population & Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Republic of the Congo safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Republic of the Congo at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution).
What is the crime rate in Republic of the Congo?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Republic of the Congo.
What is the US travel advisory level for Republic of the Congo?
Republic of the Congo is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).