Kuwait Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Kuwait
Kuwait recorded 0.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2020, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Kuwait #190 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 88% over the past decade (from 2.0 in 2010). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Kuwait at Level 3 of 4: Reconsider Travel.
Homicide Rate
0.3 /100k
Safety Rank
#6 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 3 of 4
Data Year
2020
Homicide Rate Trend (1996-2020)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 88% over the past decade (from 2.0 in 2010). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Kuwait Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Kuwait, the homicide rate for men is 1.0× higher than the rate for women — 1.1 vs 1.1 per 100,000 (2020).
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 Kuwait:
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Reconsider Travel to Kuwait due to the threat of armed conflict, landmines, and crime . Advisory summary On March 5, 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait suspended operations (including routine consular services). U.S. citizens in Kuwait should contact the State Department at +1-202-501-4444 or +1-888-407-4747 for emergency assistance or services.
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.
Kuwait Population & Demographics
Population of 4,897,263, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kuwait safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Kuwait at Level 3 of 4 (Reconsider Travel). The homicide rate of 0.3 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Kuwait?
Kuwait has an intentional homicide rate of 0.3 per 100,000 people (2020, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #190 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Kuwait?
Kuwait is currently at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Kuwait compare to other countries?
Kuwait'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.