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As of October 2026, Dominican Republic scores 61/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Dominican Republic Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 6 Dominican Republic destinations assessed, Punta Cana scores highest (67/100), while Santo Domingo scores lowest (47/100).
01 · Official Guidance
U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Dominican Republic due to crime. Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists.
Full advisory →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.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Dominican Republic: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 10.9 / 100k | 43 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 39.6% | 34 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 10.1% | 58 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 76/100 | 76 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 57/100 | 57 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 30.8 / 100k | 22 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates Dominican Republic Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Dominican Republic averages 61/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Punta Cana currently scores highest at 67/100 (Moderate). Santo Domingo scores lowest at 47/100.
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.