Chile Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Chile
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated May 20, 2026
Chile recorded 6.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Chile #58 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Americas average of 20.8 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have risen 102% over the past decade (from 3.1 in 2013). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Chile at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
6.3 /100k
Safety Rank
#138 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (2003-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 102% over the past decade (from 3.1 in 2013). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Chile Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Chile, the homicide rate for men is 8.1× higher than the rate for women — 11.4 vs 1.4 per 100,000 (2023).
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 Chile:
The health risk indicator was added. There were no changes to the advisory level. Updated to include Health Information. Exercise increased caution in Chile due to crime and civil unrest. Health The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travelers' Health Notice for Andes virus (Hantavirus) in the region. The risk for most travelers is extremely low; the United States is working with international partners to investigate and prevent further viral spread. Review the CDC's Travelers' Health Notice for more information on Andes virus . Country Summary: Street crime (e.g.
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.
Chile Population & Demographics
Population of 19,764,771, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chile safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Chile at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). Cited risks include health. The homicide rate of 6.3 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Chile?
Chile has an intentional homicide rate of 6.3 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #58 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Chile?
Chile is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Chile compare to other countries?
Chile's homicide rate of 6.3 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and below the Americas average of 20.8.