Ukraine Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Ukraine
Ukraine recorded 3.8 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2021, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Ukraine #84 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 rates have fallen 25% over the past decade (from 5.1 in 2012). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Ukraine at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
3.8 /100k
Safety Rank
#112 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
2021
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2021)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 25% over the past decade (from 5.1 in 2012). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Ukraine Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Ukraine, the homicide rate for men is 5.7× higher than the rate for women — 10.8 vs 1.9 per 100,000 (2017).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Ukraine 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
68,097(2024)
Military Spending
34.5% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Ukraine:
Reissued with updates after periodic review. Do not travel to Ukraine due to Russia's war against Ukraine. The Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens to not travel to frontline regions of Ukraine and areas along Ukraine's border with Belarus due to presence of Russian and Belarusian military and security forces on the Belarusian side of the border, proximity to active ground combat, frequent shelling, missile and drone attacks on populated areas and civilian infrastructure, and limitations on the Embassy's ability to provide assistance to U.S. citizens in those areas.
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.
Ukraine Population & Demographics
Population of 37,860,221, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ukraine safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Ukraine at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel). The homicide rate of 3.8 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Ukraine?
Ukraine has an intentional homicide rate of 3.8 per 100,000 people (2021, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #84 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Ukraine?
Ukraine 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 Ukraine compare to other countries?
Ukraine's homicide rate of 3.8 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and above the Europe average of 1.6.