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As of October 2026, Taipei scores 90/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Taipei is one of the safest major cities in Asia for travelers. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.
Safety Report
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Taiwan · Assessed 13 October 2026
90
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“The UK does not recognise Taiwan as a state and has no diplomatic relations with Taiwan, so limited support is available to British nationals. Please refer to the British Office in Taipei for further information.”
Updated 2026-10-07T11:31:51Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Taiwan: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-09-24T08:53:35.4757068-04:00
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
LowMugging and armed robbery are extremely rare in Taipei.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing and bag-snatching are uncommon, even in crowded areas.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Very Safe
94/100
Visitors report feeling exceptionally safe walking alone day and night, with very little concern about mugging or violent crime.
Yes. Taipei is one of the safest major cities in Asia for travelers.
Taipei consistently ranks high for safety, with residents and visitors reporting feeling very secure. While the city experiences occasional seismic activity and has some health advisories, these pose minimal direct risk to the average tourist. Petty crime is uncommon, and violent crime is extremely rare.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Taipei is exceptionally safe for travelers, with a very low incidence of crime. Visitors consistently report feeling secure, even when walking alone at night, and concerns about mugging or robbery are minimal. The city's strong rule of law and effective governance contribute to this high level of safety.
While Taipei is generally safe, travelers should be aware of potential health and environmental factors. Air quality can occasionally be poor, particularly for sensitive groups, so monitoring local conditions and using masks when necessary is advisable. The region is seismically active, with numerous earthquakes recorded annually, though major disruptions to tourism are rare and preparedness is generally good, as evidenced by tourists being safe after a significant quake in late 2025.
Petty crime like pickpocketing is uncommon, even in busy areas, and violent crime is extremely rare. Standard precautions such as being aware of your surroundings and using reputable transport services are sufficient. Recent news highlighted protests following a police raid on a gay bar, which led to detentions and raised questions about inclusivity, though this is not a direct safety concern for most visitors. Travelers should also be aware of global health advisories for dengue and measles.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Taipei districts for visitors: 5 safer, 1 needing caution. See them plotted on the Taipei safety map.
Wanhua DistrictcautionHistoric area, can be crowded; exercise caution in certain parts, especially after dark, due to petty crime.
Xinyi DistrictsaferModern commercial hub, generally very safe with high police presence.
Da'an DistrictsaferPopular for shopping and dining, considered very safe for visitors.
Zhongshan DistrictsaferMixed residential and commercial area, safe with typical urban precautions.
Songshan DistrictsaferResidential and commercial, including an airport, generally safe.
Shilin DistrictsaferHome to a famous night market, safe but can be very crowded; watch for pickpockets.
07 · After Dark
91% of people in Taiwan say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2020).
Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare in Taipei.
After dark, be most careful around Wanhua District. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Taipei is one of the safest major cities in Asia for travelers. Taipei consistently ranks high for safety, with residents and visitors reporting feeling very secure. While the city experiences occasional seismic activity and has some health advisories, these pose minimal direct risk to the average tourist. Petty crime is uncommon, and violent crime is extremely rare. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Taipei 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.
Taipei ranks #2 of 6 Taiwan destinations we've assessed, scoring 90/100. See the Taiwan safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 10+ 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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