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As of October 2026, Adelaide scores 94/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Adelaide is one of Australia's safest major cities for visitors. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.
Safety Report
IsMyTripSafe.com
Australia · Assessed 13 October 2026
94
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:24:13Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Australia: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-09T09:34:08.6817882-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowRobbery and violent crime rates are very low for visitors.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing is uncommon but can occur in crowded tourist areas; keep valuables secure.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Very Positive
92/100
Official advisories and low crime statistics indicate a high level of safety and security for travelers.
Yes. Adelaide is one of Australia's safest major cities for visitors.
Adelaide offers a very safe environment for travelers, with low crime rates and strong rule of law. While general precautions are advised, serious incidents affecting tourists are rare.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Adelaide presents a very secure travel environment, underscored by its consistently low crime statistics and robust governance indicators. Official travel advisories from Canada and the UK recommend only normal security precautions, reflecting the city's overall safety.
Recent reports indicate that while serious crime affecting tourists is rare, isolated incidents do occur. In October 2026, parents were charged following the discovery of an infant's death at an Adelaide motel, and a June 2026 report highlighted motor vehicle theft. While not a direct threat to visitors, these events underscore the need for general awareness.
Travelers should exercise standard precautions, such as being mindful of their surroundings, especially after dark. While pickpocketing is not a significant concern, vigilance in crowded areas is always prudent. The city's excellent air quality and low risk of natural disasters further contribute to a safe and pleasant visitor experience.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Adelaide districts for visitors: 4 safer, 2 needing caution. See them plotted on the Adelaide safety map.
Hindley StreetcautionKnown for nightlife; can attract petty crime and anti-social behavior after dark.
ElizabethcautionOuter northern suburb with higher reported crime rates; exercise increased vigilance.
Adelaide CBDsaferGenerally safe with low crime, but exercise standard big-city awareness.
North AdelaidesaferAffluent and safe residential area.
GlenelgsaferPopular beachside suburb, generally safe for visitors.
NorwoodsaferBustling inner-east suburb with shops and restaurants, safe during the day.
07 · After Dark
Robbery and violent crime rates are very low for visitors.
After dark, be most careful around Hindley Street, Elizabeth. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Adelaide is one of Australia's safest major cities for visitors. Adelaide offers a very safe environment for travelers, with low crime rates and strong rule of law. While general precautions are advised, serious incidents affecting tourists are rare. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Adelaide report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Elizabeth. See the district-by-district safety map.
Adelaide ranks #1 of 9 Australia destinations we've assessed, scoring 94/100. See the Australia safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 11+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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