U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Italy due to terrorism. 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 October 2026, Italy scores 83/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Italy Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 27 Italy destinations assessed, Sole scores highest (87/100), while Catania 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. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Italy: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Italy destinations by safety score
#1🇮🇹SoleVery Safe · updated 13 October 202687#2🇮🇹TriesteVery Safe · updated 20 October 202686#3🇮🇹BolzanoVery Safe · updated 13 October 202686#4🇮🇹ComoVery Safe · updated 29 July 202686#5🇮🇹SorrentoVery Safe · updated 19 October 202685#6🇮🇹Napoli-NolaVery Safe · updated 19 October 202685#7🇮🇹Sansevero ChapelVery Safe · updated 19 October 202685#8🇮🇹AmalfiVery Safe · updated 18 October 202685#9🇮🇹PisaVery Safe · updated 13 October 202685#10🇮🇹VeniceVery Safe · updated 13 October 202685#11🇮🇹CappadociaVery Safe · updated 13 October 202685#12🇮🇹LecceVery Safe · updated 13 October 202685#13🇮🇹SienaVery Safe · updated 13 October 202685#14🇮🇹VeronaSafe · updated 13 October 202684#15🇮🇹PerugiaSafe · updated 13 October 202684#16🇮🇹MessinaSafe · updated 13 October 202684#17🇮🇹TurinSafe · updated 13 October 202684#18🇮🇹BariSafe · updated 13 October 202684#19🇮🇹BolognaSafe · updated 19 September 202684#20🇮🇹FlorenceSafe · updated 19 October 202682#21🇮🇹RiminiSafe · updated 19 October 202682#22🇮🇹MilanSafe · updated 9 October 202682#23🇮🇹GenoaSafe · updated 13 October 202681#24🇮🇹PalermoSafe · updated 29 July 202678#25🇮🇹RomeSafe · updated 11 October 202677#26🇮🇹NaplesSafe · updated 12 October 202676#27🇮🇹CataniaSafe · updated 13 October 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 | 75 | 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 · 2025 | 74/100 | 74 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 68/100 | 68 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 5.3 / 100k | 83 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
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 83/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 20 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Italy?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Sole currently scores highest at 87/100 (Very Safe). Catania 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.