French Guiana Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for French Guiana
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated January 16, 2025
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for French Guiana. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates French Guiana at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
N/A
Safety Rank
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Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
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Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for French Guiana:
Exercise normal precautions in French Guiana. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to French Guiana. If you decide to travel to French Guiana: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter . Review the Country Security Report for French Guiana. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler's Checklist . Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
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.
French Guiana Population & Demographics
Population of 292,354, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is French Guiana safe to visit?
The US State Department rates French Guiana at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions).
What is the crime rate in French Guiana?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for French Guiana.
What is the US travel advisory level for French Guiana?
French Guiana is currently at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).