U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Italy due to terrorism. Advisory summary: There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy.
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Is Italy safe? 🇮🇹
Europe · Updated
As of September 2026, Italy scores 77/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Italy Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 24 Italy destinations assessed, Messina scores highest (78/100), while Naples scores lowest (71/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
This travel advice also covers Vatican City. Wildfires in Italy There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer in Italy as temperatures continue to soar.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Italy: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Italy destinations by safety score
#1🇮🇹MessinaSafe · updated 3 September 202678#2🇮🇹BolzanoSafe · updated 26 August 202678#3🇮🇹VeniceSafe · updated 12 August 202678#4🇮🇹SorrentoSafe · updated 8 August 202678#5🇮🇹FlorenceSafe · updated 8 August 202678#6🇮🇹ComoSafe · updated 29 July 202678#7🇮🇹LecceSafe · updated 29 July 202678#8🇮🇹AmalfiSafe · updated 29 July 202678#9🇮🇹SienaSafe · updated 29 July 202678#10🇮🇹CappadociaSafe · updated 28 July 202678#11🇮🇹PisaSafe · updated 26 August 202677#12🇮🇹PerugiaSafe · updated 26 August 202677#13🇮🇹RiminiSafe · updated 29 July 202677#14🇮🇹CataniaSafe · updated 29 July 202677#15🇮🇹BariSafe · updated 29 July 202677#16🇮🇹VeronaSafe · updated 29 July 202677#17🇮🇹BolognaSafe · updated 29 July 202677#18🇮🇹TurinSafe · updated 29 July 202677#19🇮🇹TriesteSafe · updated 28 July 202677#20🇮🇹MilanSafe · updated 7 September 202676#21🇮🇹RomeSafe · updated 27 August 202673#22🇮🇹PalermoSafe · updated 29 July 202672#23🇮🇹GenoaSafe · updated 28 July 202672#24🇮🇹NaplesSafe · updated 28 July 202671
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03 · Evidence Signals
Italy 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 · 2023 | 0.6 / 100k | 98 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 76.0% | 79 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 1.1% | 94 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 71/100 | 71 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 68/100 | 68 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 5.0 / 100k | 84 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Italy safety FAQ
Is Italy safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Italy Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Italy averages 77/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 7 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Italy?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Messina currently scores highest at 78/100 (Safe). Naples scores lowest at 71/100.
Where does this Italy 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.