U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to terrorism.
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Is United Kingdom safe? 🇬🇧
Europe · Updated
As of September 2026, United Kingdom scores 77/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates United Kingdom Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 20 United Kingdom destinations assessed, Scotland scores highest (80/100), while Blackpool scores lowest (70/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for United Kingdom: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
United Kingdom destinations by safety score
#1🇬🇧ScotlandSafe · updated 17 August 202680#2🇬🇧HexhamSafe · updated 4 August 202680#3🇬🇧CambridgeSafe · updated 29 July 202680#4🇬🇧OxfordSafe · updated 29 July 202680#5🇬🇧EdinburghSafe · updated 28 July 202680#6🇬🇧GlasgowSafe · updated 29 July 202679#7🇬🇧LiverpoolSafe · updated 29 July 202679#8🇬🇧LondonSafe · updated 30 August 202678#9🇬🇧NewportSafe · updated 26 August 202678#10🇬🇧AberdeenSafe · updated 25 August 202678#11🇬🇧CardiffSafe · updated 29 July 202678#12🇬🇧ManchesterSafe · updated 22 August 202677#13🇬🇧LeicesterSafe · updated 4 August 202675#14🇬🇧BelfastSafe · updated 22 July 202675#15🇬🇧BristolSafe · updated 29 July 202674#16🇬🇧Newcastle upon TyneSafe · updated 1 September 202673#17🇬🇧LeedsSafe · updated 16 August 202673#18🇬🇧BrightonSafe · updated 29 July 202673#19🇬🇧BirminghamSafe · updated 29 July 202673#20🇬🇧BlackpoolSafe · updated 5 August 202670
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03 · Evidence Signals
United Kingdom safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2021 | 1.1 / 100k | 93 | World Bank Open Data (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 70/100 | 70 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 79/100 | 79 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 2.4 / 100k | 95 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
United Kingdom safety FAQ
Is United Kingdom safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates United Kingdom Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index United Kingdom averages 77/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 1 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in United Kingdom?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Scotland currently scores highest at 80/100 (Safe). Blackpool scores lowest at 70/100.
Where does this United Kingdom 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.