Italy Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Italy
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated May 23, 2025
Italy recorded 0.6 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Italy #178 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 (0.8 per 100,000 in 2013, 0.6 today). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Italy at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
0.6 /100k
Safety Rank
#18 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide has stayed rare over the past decade (0.8 per 100,000 in 2013, 0.6 today). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Italy Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Italy, the homicide rate for men is 1.9× higher than the rate for women — 0.8 vs 0.4 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 Italy:
Exercise increased caution in Italy due to terrorism . Advisory summary: There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. Common targets include: Tourist spots Transportation centers Shopping malls and markets Local government buildings Hotels, clubs and restaurants Religious sites Parks Sporting and cultural events Schools Airports Public areas If you decide to travel to Italy: Stay alert in tourist spots.
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.
Italy Population & Demographics
Population of 58,952,704, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Italy safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Italy at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). Cited risks include terrorism. The homicide rate of 0.6 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Italy?
Italy has an intentional homicide rate of 0.6 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #178 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Italy?
Italy 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 Italy compare to other countries?
Italy's homicide rate of 0.6 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Europe average of 1.6.