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As of July 2026, Singapore scores 95/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index — verdict: yes — very safe.
Safety Report
IsMyTripSafe.com
Singapore · Assessed 28 July 2026
95
/ 100
Safer than ~99% of countries
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.”
Updated 2026-04-22T10:51:51Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Singapore: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-06-23T12:46:51.7064763-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowMugging and armed robbery against visitors are extremely rare; most incidents occur in isolated night‑time areas such as deserted MRT stations after midnight
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing is uncommon but can happen in dense crowds at places like Orchard Road, Bugis Junction and during major events; keep bags zipped and front‑facing
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
89/100
Recent traveler reports and social‑media posts consistently describe feeling very safe walking alone, even at night, with few complaints about personal‑security incidents
Yes — Singapore is one of the world’s safest cities for visitors.
Singapore’s composite safety index of 96/100 and crime score of 22.3 reflect extremely low violent crime, virtually no homicide, and strong institutional stability, making it exceptionally safe for travelers.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Singapore remains one of the world’s safest cities for visitors. The multi‑database profile gives it a composite safety index of 96/100 and a crime score of 22.3, reflecting virtually no homicide, extremely low violent‑crime rates, and strong institutional stability. Recent traveler posts on VnExpress International, AsiaOne and Stomp repeatedly describe feeling very safe, even walking alone after dark, and cite friendly, helpful locals. The only modest risk is moderate pickpocketing in densely crowded spots such as Orchard Road, Bugis Junction and during major events; mugging or armed robbery against tourists is exceedingly rare, though it can increase late at night in isolated MRT stations.
The current situation, as captured in the live dossier, shows no active disaster alerts and no recent violent incidents targeting visitors. The most notable recent items are a July 2026 Bloomberg interview with the nation’s security chief discussing global unrest and a July 2026 OCCRP report on a money‑laundering investigation that does not affect tourists. Scams that do occur tend to involve unlicensed taxis or fake charity collectors in tourist hotspots, so using only licensed transport and keeping valuables concealed is essential. By sticking to licensed taxis, staying aware in busy crowds, and keeping travel documents secure, you can enjoy Singapore’s reputation for safety with confidence.
06 · Questions
On our composite index Singapore scores 95/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
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.