Africa

Chad Crime Rate & Safety

Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Chad

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US State Department Travel Advisory

Do Not Travel

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Updated April 28, 2026

Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Chad. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Chad at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.

Homicide Rate

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Safety Rank

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Travel Advisory

Level 4 of 4

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Armed Conflict Context

Chad 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

69(2024)

Military Spending

3.0% GDP(2024)

Safety for Travelers

Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Chad:

Do not travel in Chad for any reason due to risk of crime , terrorism , unrest , inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping , and landmines . Outside of N’Djamena, the U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Chad. U.S. government employees working in Chad need special authorization to travel outside of the capital due to safety risks. Embassy N’Djamena has implemented in-city restrictions for U.S. government employees, to include limits on areas acceptable for night driving and requirements for mandatory armored vehicle use.

Level 1

Exercise Normal Precautions

Level 2

Exercise Increased Caution

Level 3

Reconsider Travel

Level 4

Do Not Travel

Read the full advisory on travel.state.gov →

Safety Guidance for Chad

Practical safety information for visitors, from US State Department country information (last updated April 30, 2026).

Terrorism

: Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad. Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack – including knives, firearms, and vehicles – to target crowds more effectively. Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as: High-profile public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, etc.) Hotels, clubs, and restaurants frequented by tourists Places of worship Schools Parks Shopping malls and markets Public transportation systems (including subways, buses, trains, and scheduled commercial flights) Areas of Concern: The Lake Chad area, which shares a water border with Borno State, Nigeria, a Boko Haram stronghold : A state of emergency continues in the Lake Chad region.

Crime

Crime, such as car jackings, continue to be a problem. No specific group appears to be targeted. The trend has shifted from primarily nighttime occurrences to both day and night. General Precautions: Avoid large concentrations of uniformed security elements, and use extreme caution when visiting areas in which the military operates. Avoid demonstrations and use vigilance during your movements around the city. Even events intended to be peaceful can become violent. Maintain caution in areas frequented by foreigners, as they may present inviting targets for terrorists. Be cautious when traveling outside of N’Djamena and avoid travel along border areas. Monitor local news and consular messages.

International Financial Scams

See the Department of State and the FBI pages for information.

Victims of Crime

: U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault may contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance. Report crimes to the local police at 2020 throughout Chad (French/Arabic) and contact the U.S. Embassy at (235) 22 51 50 17. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime. Legal response or recourse for victims of crime in Chad is extremely limited. See our webpage on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas . We can: Help you find appropriate medical care Assist you in reporting a crime to the police Contact relatives or friends with your written request Provide general information regarding the victim’s role during the local investigation and following its conclusion Provide a list of local attorneys Provide our information on victim’s compensation programs in the U.S. Provide our information on victim’s compensation programs in Chad.

Tourism

: Limited formal tourism industry infrastructure is in place. Tourists are considered to be participating in activities at their own risk. Emergency response and subsequent appropriate medical treatment is not available in-country. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance. See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage .

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.