Seychelles Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Seychelles
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated December 9, 2025
Seychelles recorded 8.0 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2022, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Seychelles #48 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 risen 98% over the past decade (from 4.0 in 2012). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Seychelles at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
8.0 /100k
Safety Rank
#148 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2022
Homicide Rate Trend (2004-2022)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 98% over the past decade (from 4.0 in 2012). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Seychelles Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Seychelles, the homicide rate for men is 4.8× higher than the rate for women — 24.2 vs 5.1 per 100,000 (2014).
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 Seychelles:
There was no change to the advisory level. An area of increased risk was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Normal Precautions in Seychelles . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Seychelles is generally a safe destination for travelers. Read our travel guidance for Seychelles to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. The United States does not maintain a consular presence in Seychelles. Contact the U.S. embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius, if you need help in an emergency while in Seychelles.
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.
Seychelles Population & Demographics
Population of 121,354, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seychelles safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Seychelles at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 8.0 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Seychelles?
Seychelles has an intentional homicide rate of 8.0 per 100,000 people (2022, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #48 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Seychelles?
Seychelles 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 Seychelles compare to other countries?
Seychelles's homicide rate of 8.0 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and above the Africa average of 7.6.