Africa · Updated
As of October 2026, Sierra Leone scores 64/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Sierra Leone Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Sierra Leone destination assessed, Freetown scores highest (64/100).
01 · Official Guidance
U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Sierra Leone due to crime, unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure. Crime Violent crimes, such as robbery and assault, occur frequently in Sierra Leone, especially in Freetown.
Full advisory →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 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Sierra Leone: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 2.2 / 100k | 84 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 59/100 | 59 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 45/100 | 45 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 13.8 / 100k | 56 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates Sierra Leone Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Sierra Leone averages 64/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 18 October 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Freetown currently scores highest at 64/100 (Moderate).
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.