U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued with minor changes. Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to crime.
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Is Serbia safe? 🇷🇸
Europe · Updated
As of August 2026, Serbia scores 75/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Serbia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 3 Serbia destinations assessed, Niš scores highest (78/100), while Belgrade scores lowest (71/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
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 1Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Serbia: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Serbia destinations by safety score
#1🇷🇸NišSafe · updated 29 July 202678#2🇷🇸Novi SadSafe · updated 5 August 202677#3🇷🇸BelgradeSafe · updated 28 July 202671
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03 · Evidence Signals
Serbia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 1.3 / 100k | 91 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 87.5% | 93 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2021 | 1.4% | 92 | UN SDG Global Database (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 63/100 | 63 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 54/100 | 54 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 7.4 / 100k | 74 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Serbia safety FAQ
Is Serbia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Serbia Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Serbia averages 75/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 5 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Serbia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Niš currently scores highest at 78/100 (Safe). Belgrade scores lowest at 71/100.
Where does this Serbia 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.