Mauritius Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Mauritius
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated December 8, 2025
Mauritius recorded 2.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2022, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Mauritius #108 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 remained broadly stable over the past decade. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Mauritius at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
2.3 /100k
Safety Rank
#88 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2022
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2022)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have remained broadly stable over the past decade. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Mauritius Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Mauritius, the homicide rate for men is 1.9× higher than the rate for women — 3.0 vs 1.6 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 Mauritius:
The advisory level was increased to 2. The "crime" indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution to Mauritius due to crime . Advisory summary Crime Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity. This includes pickpocketing, purse snatchings, and petty thefts. Petty crime occurs in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches, and other tourist spots. It also happens near ATMs.
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.
Mauritius Population & Demographics
Population of 1,245,779, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mauritius safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Mauritius at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). Cited risks include crime. The homicide rate of 2.3 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Mauritius?
Mauritius has an intentional homicide rate of 2.3 per 100,000 people (2022, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #108 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Mauritius?
Mauritius 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 Mauritius compare to other countries?
Mauritius's homicide rate of 2.3 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Africa average of 7.6.