U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to terrorism.
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Is Netherlands safe? 🇳🇱
Europe · Updated
As of August 2026, Netherlands scores 81/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Netherlands Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 8 Netherlands destinations assessed, Giethoorn scores highest (82/100), while Rotterdam scores lowest (76/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Check separate travel advice pages for advice on travel to the constituent countries and special municipalities in the Dutch Caribbean. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Netherlands: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Netherlands destinations by safety score
#1🇳🇱GiethoornSafe · updated 31 July 202682#2🇳🇱UtrechtSafe · updated 14 August 202681#3🇳🇱MaastrichtSafe · updated 10 August 202681#4🇳🇱The HagueSafe · updated 8 August 202681#5🇳🇱AmsterdamSafe · updated 1 August 202681#6🇳🇱GroningenSafe · updated 29 July 202681#7🇳🇱EindhovenSafe · updated 29 July 202681#8🇳🇱RotterdamSafe · updated 29 July 202676
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03 · Evidence Signals
Netherlands safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | 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 | 73/100 | 73 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 86/100 | 86 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 3.4 / 100k | 90 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Netherlands safety FAQ
Is Netherlands safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Netherlands Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Netherlands averages 81/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 14 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Netherlands?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Giethoorn currently scores highest at 82/100 (Safe). Rotterdam scores lowest at 76/100.
Where does this Netherlands 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.