Pakistan Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Pakistan
Pakistan recorded 4.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Pakistan #78 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 34% over the past decade (from 6.6 in 2013). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Pakistan at Level 3 of 4: Reconsider Travel.
Homicide Rate
4.3 /100k
Safety Rank
#118 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 3 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 34% over the past decade (from 6.6 in 2013). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Pakistan Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Armed Conflict Context
Pakistan has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
1,534(2024)
Military Spending
2.7% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Pakistan:
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. mission operations. Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to armed conflict , terrorism, crime , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Balochistan Province due to terrorism and kidnapping. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province , including the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) , due to terrorism and kidnapping .
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.
Pakistan Population & Demographics
Population of 251,269,164, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pakistan safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Pakistan at Level 3 of 4 (Reconsider Travel). The homicide rate of 4.3 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Pakistan?
Pakistan has an intentional homicide rate of 4.3 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #78 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Pakistan?
Pakistan 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 Pakistan compare to other countries?
Pakistan's homicide rate of 4.3 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and above the Asia average of 2.0.