Syria Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Syria
Syria recorded 2.1 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2010, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Syria #114 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 remained broadly stable over the past decade. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Syria at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
2.1 /100k
Safety Rank
#82 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
2010
Homicide Rate Trend (1997-2010)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have remained broadly stable over the past decade. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Syria Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Armed Conflict Context
Syria 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
2,732(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Syria:
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict . Advisory Summary Do not travel to Syria for any reason. The U.S. government suspended U.S. Embassy operations in 2012. The Czech Republic is the protecting power for the United States in Syria. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Syria due to the safety risks.
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.
Syria Population & Demographics
Population of 24,672,760, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Syria safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Syria at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel). The homicide rate of 2.1 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Syria?
Syria has an intentional homicide rate of 2.1 per 100,000 people (2010, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #114 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Syria?
Syria is currently at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Syria compare to other countries?
Syria's homicide rate of 2.1 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and above the Asia average of 2.0.