U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Belize due to crime. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Belize safe? 🇧🇿
Americas · Updated
As of September 2026, Belize scores 59/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Belize Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 5 Belize destinations assessed, Benque Viejo del Carmen scores highest (67/100), while Placencia scores lowest (47/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Belize: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Belize destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇿Benque Viejo del CarmenModerate · updated 2 September 202667#2🇧🇿San IgnacioModerate · updated 2 September 202662#3🇧🇿Belize CityModerate · updated 28 July 202662#4🇧🇿BelmopanModerate · updated 6 August 202658#5🇧🇿PlacenciaUse Caution · updated 29 July 202647
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03 · Evidence Signals
Belize safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 28.1 / 100k | 17 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 79/100 | 79 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 50/100 | 50 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 17.5 / 100k | 47 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Belize safety FAQ
Is Belize safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Belize Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Belize averages 59/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 2 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Belize?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Benque Viejo del Carmen currently scores highest at 67/100 (Moderate). Placencia scores lowest at 47/100.
Where does this Belize safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.