Senegal Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Senegal
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated December 1, 2025
Senegal recorded 0.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2015, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Senegal #189 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Africa average of 7.6 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Senegal at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
0.3 /100k
Safety Rank
#7 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2015
Homicide Rate Trend (2015-2015)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Senegal Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Senegal:
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Senegal. Exercise increased caution in the Casamance region due to crime and landmines . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary Senegal is generally a safe destination for travelers. Read our travel guidance for Senegal to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution Casamance region Exercise Increased Caution in the Casamance region due to crime and landmines . U.S.
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.
Senegal Population & Demographics
Population of 18,501,984, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Senegal safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Senegal at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 0.3 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Senegal?
Senegal has an intentional homicide rate of 0.3 per 100,000 people (2015, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #189 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Senegal?
Senegal 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 Senegal compare to other countries?
Senegal's homicide rate of 0.3 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Africa average of 7.6.