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As of October 2026, Daegu scores 90/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Daegu is a very safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and a high sense of security. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.
Safety Report
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South Korea · Assessed 13 October 2026
90
/ 100
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 2026-10-07T11:30:40Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for South Korea: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-09-24T08:53:34.4605512-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowRisk of mugging or armed robbery is very low for visitors.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing is uncommon but can occur in crowded tourist spots and markets.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Very Safe
91/100
Residents and visitors report feeling very safe walking alone during both day and night, with a low concern for mugging or violent crime.
Yes. Daegu is a very safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and a high sense of security.
Daegu boasts extremely low violent crime and a strong sense of personal safety, even at night. While petty crime is rare, standard precautions are advised, particularly in crowded areas.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Daegu offers a high level of safety for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions. The city consistently ranks high in safety indices, with a very low homicide rate and a strong public perception of security, even when walking alone after dark.
While violent crime is rare, the dossier indicates a few isolated incidents in South Korea, including a murder of a student and a domestic abuse-related case in Daegu. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly in busy areas like Seomun Market, where petty theft can occur. Extreme weather, such as the heatwave experienced in July 2026, is also a factor to consider.
Standard travel safety practices are sufficient for Daegu. This includes using official transportation, keeping valuables secure, and being mindful of potential scams like taxi overcharging. Travelers should also be aware of global health advisories, such as those for polio, dengue, and measles, and take appropriate precautions.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 7 Daegu districts for visitors: 7 safer. See them plotted on the Daegu safety map.
Dalseo-gusaferGenerally safe with low crime rates.
Suseong-gusaferAffluent district with high safety perception.
Jung-gusaferCentral district, safe for tourists, but be aware of crowds.
Dong-gusaferResidential and commercial areas with good safety.
Nam-gusaferMixed residential and commercial, generally safe.
Buk-gusaferIndustrial and residential, with low crime.
Dalseong-gunsaferRural and suburban areas, very safe.
07 · After Dark
54% of people in South Korea say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2022).
Risk of mugging or armed robbery is very low for visitors.
No specific districts were flagged as no-go areas after dark, but the usual night-time rules apply: stay in lit, populated areas and keep your phone out of sight.
08 · Questions
Yes. Daegu is a very safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and a high sense of security. Daegu boasts extremely low violent crime and a strong sense of personal safety, even at night. While petty crime is rare, standard precautions are advised, particularly in crowded areas. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Daegu report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Daegu ranks #1 of 9 South Korea destinations we've assessed, scoring 90/100. See the South Korea safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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