Oman Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Oman
Oman recorded 0.1 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Oman #193 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 94% over the past decade (from 2.5 in 2013). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Oman at Level 3 of 4: Reconsider Travel.
Homicide Rate
0.1 /100k
Safety Rank
#3 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 3 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (2002-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 94% over the past decade (from 2.5 in 2013). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Oman Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Oman, the homicide rate for men is 1.6× higher than the rate for women — 0.2 vs 0.1 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 Oman:
The advisory level remains at 3. There were no changes to the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Reconsider travel to Oman due to the risk of terrorism and armed conflict . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to the Yemen border area due to terrorism and armed conflict. Advisory summary On March 13, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Oman due to safety risks.
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.
Oman Population & Demographics
Population of 5,281,538, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oman safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Oman at Level 3 of 4 (Reconsider Travel). The homicide rate of 0.1 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Oman?
Oman has an intentional homicide rate of 0.1 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #193 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Oman?
Oman is currently at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Oman compare to other countries?
Oman's homicide rate of 0.1 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Asia average of 2.0.