Indonesia Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Indonesia
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated April 30, 2025
Indonesia recorded 0.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2022, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Indonesia #188 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Indonesia at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
0.3 /100k
Safety Rank
#8 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2022
Homicide Rate Trend (1998-2022)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Indonesia Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Indonesia, the homicide rate for men is 2.8× higher than the rate for women — 0.4 vs 0.1 per 100,000 (2022).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Indonesia 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
57(2024)
Military Spending
0.8% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Indonesia:
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to terrorism and natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not travel to: The provinces of Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) due to civil unrest. Country Summary: Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in Indonesia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting police stations, places of worship, hotels, bars, nightclubs, markets/shopping malls, and restaurants . Visit 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.
Indonesia Population & Demographics
Population of 283,487,931, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indonesia safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Indonesia at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). The homicide rate of 0.3 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Indonesia?
Indonesia has an intentional homicide rate of 0.3 per 100,000 people (2022, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #188 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Indonesia?
Indonesia 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 Indonesia compare to other countries?
Indonesia's homicide rate of 0.3 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Asia average of 2.0.