Laos Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Laos
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated November 21, 2024
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Laos. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Laos at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
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Safety Rank
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Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
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Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Laos:
Reissued after periodic review with minor changes. Exercise increased caution to Laos due to civil unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to: Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest. Exercise increased caution in: Remote areas along the border with Burma due to crime.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laos safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Laos at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution).
What is the crime rate in Laos?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Laos.
What is the US travel advisory level for Laos?
Laos is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).