Poland Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Poland
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated June 5, 2025
Poland recorded 0.8 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Poland #163 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 (0.8 per 100,000 in 2013, 0.8 today). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Poland at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
0.8 /100k
Safety Rank
#33 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide has stayed rare over the past decade (0.8 per 100,000 in 2013, 0.8 today). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Poland Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Poland, the homicide rate for men is 1.6× higher than the rate for women — 1.0 vs 0.6 per 100,000 (2023).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Poland 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
2(2022)
Military Spending
4.2% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Poland:
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Poland. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Poland. If you decide to travel to Poland: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Poland . Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler's Checklist . Visit the CDC page for the latestTravel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States.
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.
Poland Population & Demographics
Population of 36,559,233, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poland safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Poland 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 Poland?
Poland has an intentional homicide rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #163 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Poland?
Poland 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 Poland compare to other countries?
Poland'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.