Liberia Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Liberia
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated December 11, 2025
Liberia recorded 3.1 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2012, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Liberia #95 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Africa average of 7.6 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have risen 13% over the past decade (from 2.7 in 2007). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Liberia at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
3.1 /100k
Safety Rank
#101 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2012
Homicide Rate Trend (2007-2012)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 13% over the past decade (from 2.7 in 2007). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Liberia Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Liberia:
There was no change to the advisory level. The "health" risk indictor was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Liberia due to crime, unrest, and health. Advisory summary Crime Violent crime, such as armed robbery are common in urban areas, crowded markets, and public beaches. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes. If traveling outside the capital city of Monrovia, try to finish your trip during daylight hours. It's safer to avoid travel at night due to safety and security concerns. Unrest Demonstrations occur regularly.
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.
Liberia Population & Demographics
Population of 5,612,817, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Liberia safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Liberia at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). Cited risks include health. The homicide rate of 3.1 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Liberia?
Liberia has an intentional homicide rate of 3.1 per 100,000 people (2012, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #95 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Liberia?
Liberia 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 Liberia compare to other countries?
Liberia's homicide rate of 3.1 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Africa average of 7.6.