U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin the United Kingdom due to terrorism. There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in the United Kingdom.
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Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, United States scores 70/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates United States Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 4 United States destinations assessed, Skagway scores highest (75/100), while New York scores lowest (67/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. World Cup 2026 The US is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup which takes place between 11 June and 19 July.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
United States destinations by safety score
#1🇺🇸SkagwaySafe · updated 22 July 202675#2🇺🇸SeattleSafe · updated 22 July 202670#3🇺🇸FresnoSafe · updated 22 July 202667#4🇺🇸New YorkSafe · updated 18 July 202667
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03 · Evidence Signals
United States safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 83 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 5.8 / 100k | 65 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 60.0% | 61 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 64/100 | 64 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 74/100 | 74 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 14.2 / 100k | 57 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
United States safety FAQ
Is United States safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates United States Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index United States averages 70/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 22 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in United States?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Skagway currently scores highest at 75/100 (Safe). New York scores lowest at 67/100.
Where does this United States 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.