Cyprus Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Cyprus
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated June 1, 2026
Cyprus recorded 0.8 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Cyprus #162 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 has stayed rare over the past decade (1.0 per 100,000 in 2013, 0.8 today). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Cyprus at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
0.8 /100k
Safety Rank
#34 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide has stayed rare over the past decade (1.0 per 100,000 in 2013, 0.8 today). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Cyprus Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Cyprus, the homicide rate for men is 9.9× higher than the rate for women — 1.5 vs 0.1 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 Cyprus:
The advisory level decreased to 1. There were no changes to the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Exercise Normal Precautions in Cyprus. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary Cyprus is generally a safe destination for travelers. United Nations Buffer Zone Do not try to enter the United Nations buffer zone anywhere other than a designated crossing point. Police and UN peacekeeping forces strictly enforce this restriction.
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.
Cyprus Population & Demographics
Population of 1,358,282, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyprus safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 0.8 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Cyprus?
Cyprus has an intentional homicide rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #162 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Cyprus?
Cyprus 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 Cyprus compare to other countries?
Cyprus's homicide rate of 0.8 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Europe average of 1.6.