San Marino Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for San Marino
San Marino recorded 3.6 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2002, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places San Marino #87 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 Rate
3.6 /100k
Safety Rank
#109 of 195
Travel Advisory
N/A
Data Year
2002
Homicide Rate Trend (2002-2002)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How San Marino Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Safety Guidance for San Marino
Practical safety information for visitors, from US State Department country information (last updated August 11, 2025).
Politically motivated violence
in Italy is most often connected to Italian internal developments or social issues. Italian authorities and foreign diplomatic facilities have found bombs outside public buildings, received bomb threats, and have been subjects of letter bombs in the past several years. Organized crime and anarchist movements sometimes use firebombs or Molotov cocktails against buildings or offices. These attacks generally occur at night, and although they have not targeted or injured U.S. citizens, you should remain aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activity to local authorities.
Demonstrations
may have an anti-U.S. character, especially in areas hosting U.S. military bases. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful have the potential to turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. You should take common sense precautions and follow news reports carefully. Stay up to date by reading the Embassy’s Demonstration Notices . Italian authorities have made several high-profile arrests involving members or affiliates of transnational terror groups. Like other countries in the Schengen area, Italy’s open borders with its Western European neighbors allow for the possibility of terrorist groups entering/exiting the country with anonymity.
CRIME
Italy has a moderate rate of crime. You should exercise extra caution at night and at train stations, airports, nightclubs, bars, and outdoor cafes. If you are drinking heavily, your ability to judge situations and make decisions may be impaired, making you a target for crime. Young drinkers are particularly vulnerable to robbery and physical and sexual assault. Petty crimes such as pick-pocketing, theft from parked cars, and purse snatching are serious problems, especially in large cities. Pick-pockets sometimes dress like businessmen. You should not be lulled into a false sense of security by believing that well-dressed individuals are not potential pick-pockets or thieves.
VICTIMS OF CRIME
If you or someone you know becomes the victim of a crime abroad, you should contact the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. We can: Replace a stolen passport; Help you find appropriate medical care in instances of violent crimes such as assault or rape; Put you in contact with the appropriate police authorities and, if you want us to, we can contact family members or friends; and Help you understand the local criminal justice process and can direct you to local attorneys, although the local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime. The local equivalent to the “911” emergency line in Italy is 113. Please see our information on victims of crime , including possible victim compensation programs in the United States. Please see also information regarding assistance for victims of crime in Italy .
CRIMINAL PENALTIES
While you are traveling in Italy, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own, and criminal penalties vary from country to country. There are also some things that might be legal in Italy, but still illegal in the United States; For instance, you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States .
Arrest notifications in host country
You should try to remain aware of local laws and their implications. If you break local laws in Italy, your U.S. passport will not help you avoid arrest or prosecution. If you are arrested in Italy, Italian authorities are required to notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate of your arrest. To ensure that the United States is aware of your circumstances, request that the police and prison officials notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as you are arrested or detained overseas.
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.
San Marino Population & Demographics
Population of 33,977, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Marino safe to visit?
A current US travel advisory is not available for San Marino. Its homicide rate of 3.6 per 100,000 (2002) is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in San Marino?
San Marino has an intentional homicide rate of 3.6 per 100,000 people (2002, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #87 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for San Marino?
No current US State Department travel advisory is available for San Marino.
How does crime in San Marino compare to other countries?
San Marino's homicide rate of 3.6 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and above the Europe average of 1.6.