U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
There was no change to the advisory level. An area of increased risk was removed.
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Is Croatia safe? 🇭🇷
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As of August 2026, Croatia scores 84/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Croatia Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 9 Croatia destinations assessed, Zadar scores highest (85/100), while Split scores lowest (79/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing The Gradiška border crossing has been temporarily relocated to a new bridge in Gradiška, following the partial collapse of a bridge at the previous site. Traffic congestion is expected to continue following this change, so plan ahead for possible delays to travel.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Croatia: exercise normal security precautions.
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Croatia destinations by safety score
#1🇭🇷ZadarVery Safe · updated 8 August 202685#2🇭🇷RovinjVery Safe · updated 29 July 202685#3🇭🇷PulaVery Safe · updated 29 July 202685#4🇭🇷RijekaVery Safe · updated 29 July 202685#5🇭🇷ŠibenikVery Safe · updated 28 July 202685#6🇭🇷DubrovnikVery Safe · updated 28 July 202685#7🇭🇷HvarSafe · updated 29 July 202684#8🇭🇷ZagrebSafe · updated 28 July 202684#9🇭🇷SplitSafe · updated 28 July 202679
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03 · Evidence Signals
Croatia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.7 / 100k | 97 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 76/100 | 76 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 63/100 | 63 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 8.1 / 100k | 72 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Croatia safety FAQ
Is Croatia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Croatia Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Croatia averages 84/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 8 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Croatia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Zadar currently scores highest at 85/100 (Very Safe). Split scores lowest at 79/100.
Where does this Croatia 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.