Luxembourg Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Luxembourg
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated April 8, 2026
Luxembourg recorded 1.5 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2022, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Luxembourg #129 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 (0.2 per 100,000 in 2013, 1.5 today). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Luxembourg at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
1.5 /100k
Safety Rank
#67 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2022
Homicide Rate Trend (1994-2022)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide has stayed rare over the past decade (0.2 per 100,000 in 2013, 1.5 today). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Luxembourg Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Luxembourg, the homicide rate for men is 1.0× that of the rate for women — 1.5 vs 1.5 per 100,000 (2022).
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 Luxembourg:
There were changes to the advisory level and risk indicators for a carveout, Level 2 for unexploded ordnance. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Luxembourg. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Luxembourg is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime can occur, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing.
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.
Luxembourg Population & Demographics
Population of 677,012, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Luxembourg safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Luxembourg at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Cited risks include unexploded ordnance. The homicide rate of 1.5 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Luxembourg?
Luxembourg has an intentional homicide rate of 1.5 per 100,000 people (2022, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #129 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is currently at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Luxembourg compare to other countries?
Luxembourg's homicide rate of 1.5 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Europe average of 1.6.