Montenegro Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Montenegro
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated November 26, 2024
Montenegro recorded 0.8 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Montenegro #164 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 rates have fallen 50% over the past decade (from 1.6 in 2013). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Montenegro at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
0.8 /100k
Safety Rank
#32 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (2002-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 50% over the past decade (from 1.6 in 2013). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Montenegro Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Montenegro, the homicide rate for men is 4.4× higher than the rate for women — 1.3 vs 0.3 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 Montenegro:
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Montenegro. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Montenegro. If you decide to travel to Montenegro: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter . Review the Country Security Report for Montenegro. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.
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.
Montenegro Population & Demographics
Population of 623,525, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montenegro safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Montenegro at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 0.8 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Montenegro?
Montenegro has an intentional homicide rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #164 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Montenegro?
Montenegro 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 Montenegro compare to other countries?
Montenegro's homicide rate of 0.8 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Europe average of 1.6.