UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
This travel advice page covers New Zealand. See separate travel advice for Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue.
Full advisory →Is New Zealand safe? 🇳🇿
Oceania · Updated
As of July 2026, New Zealand scores 91/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 4 New Zealand destinations assessed, Christchurch scores highest (92/100), while Wellington scores lowest (89/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for New Zealand: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
New Zealand destinations by safety score
#1🇳🇿ChristchurchVery Safe · updated 28 July 202692#2🇳🇿QueenstownVery Safe · updated 28 July 202692#3🇳🇿AucklandVery Safe · updated 28 July 202691#4🇳🇿WellingtonVery Safe · updated 28 July 202689
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03 · Evidence Signals
New Zealand safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 97 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 1.5 / 100k | 90 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 2.5% | 87 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 86/100 | 86 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 86/100 | 86 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
New Zealand safety FAQ
Is New Zealand safe to visit right now?
On our composite index New Zealand averages 91/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in New Zealand?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Christchurch currently scores highest at 92/100 (Very Safe). Wellington scores lowest at 89/100.
Where does this New Zealand 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.