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Is Valencia safe? 🇻🇪

Venezuela · Safety report last updated

As of October 2026, Valencia scores 16/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: elevated risk — reconsider. No. Valencia, Venezuela, is not safe for travelers due to widespread instability and high crime rates. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (high risk) and robbery (severe risk).

Safety Report

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Valencia 🇻🇪

Venezuela · Assessed 13 October 2026

16

/ 100

Elevated risk — reconsider

Safer than ~5% of countries

Score capped at 20 — Level 4 advisory — "Do Not Travel". No other indicator can raise the score above this.

District map

What drives this score

Crime28/100ElevatedHomicide 12.6 / 100k
Sentiment21/100ElevatedExtremely negative
Advisories0Elevated
Stability41Caution
Health71Good

01 · Official Guidance

Advisories

Elevated

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)

Level 3

Advises against all travel to parts of the country

“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all travel Border areas FCDO advises against all travel to: within 80km (50 miles) of the border with Colombia within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Brazil within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Guyana Bolívar FCDO advises against all travel to the Orinoco Mining Arc (‘Arco Minero’) region to the south of the Orinoco river.”

Updated 2026-10-07T10:38:14Z

Full advisory →

Government of Canada

Level 4

Avoid all travel

“Canada's official risk level for Venezuela: avoid all travel.”

Updated 2026-09-28T09:12:15.810000-04:00

Full advisory →

02 · Evidence Signals

Crime

Elevated

Mugging & robbery risk

Severe risk
12

City SignalCity Web Research

Pickpocketing & theft risk

High risk
58

City SignalCity Web Research

Visitor safety sentiment

10 / 100 (Extremely negative)
10

City SignalCity Web Research

Urban scale factor

1.6M residents
62

City SignalCity Geocoding

Homicide rate

12.6 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Venezuela12.6Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
39

Country BaselineWorld Bank Open Data · 2022

Feel safe walking alone after dark

No data
—

Country BaselineUN SDG Global Database

Physical assault (past year)

No data
—

Country BaselineUN SDG Global Database

Robbery / mugging

Severe

High risk of mugging and armed robbery, particularly in urban areas and on public transport. Express kidnappings are a serious concern.

Pickpocketing

High

Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded areas, markets, and on public transport.

▸ 3 more indicators

Detected human-trafficking victims

0.04 / 100k
91

Country BaselineUN SDG Global Database · 2024

Bribery during public-official contact

50.0%
15

Country BaselineUN SDG Global Database · 2019

Crime seen as a major business constraint

32.3%
37

Country BaselineWorld Bank Enterprise Surveys · 2010

03 · Environment

Health & Air

Good

Air quality

US AQI 50 · Good

Open-Meteo Air Quality

Hospitals

10 beds / 10k · country avg

WHO Global Health Observatory

Weather

No data

Open-Meteo

Road safety

13.2 / 100k

WHO Global Health Observatory

Natural hazards

2 active alerts · Flood (green)
92

Country BaselineGDACS / USGS

Flood

flood alert in Venezuela · ~177 km away

Drought

Drought is on going in Venezuela · ~342 km away

CDC travel health notices · none for this destination

Worldwide notices (not specific to this trip): Polio, Dengue, Measles

04 · Institutions

Stability

Caution

Political stability & no terrorism

39/100
39

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

Terrorism deaths (latest year)

0.49 / million
81

Country BaselineGlobal Terrorism Database · 2021

Rule of law

22/100
22

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

Control of corruption

17/100
17

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

▸ 3 more indicators

Government effectiveness

24/100
24

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

Regulatory quality

21/100
21

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

Voice & accountability

26/100
26

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025

05 · Field Research

Current Situation

Elevated

Traveller sentiment score

Extremely negative

21/100

Reported feel10Extremely negative
Robbery risk12Severe risk
Pickpocket risk58High risk

Traveler sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, reflecting severe safety concerns and official warnings against travel. There are no recent positive reports of visitor experiences.

No. Valencia, Venezuela, is not safe for travelers due to widespread instability and high crime rates.

Official government advisories strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Venezuela. The country faces significant political instability, high crime rates including violent crime, and a breakdown in rule of law. Essential services like power are unreliable, and public services are strained.

Recent developments

  • Oct 2026Widespread public anger fueled by persistent power cuts.— Al Jazeera
  • Oct 2026Protests erupt over power outages.— Reuters Connect
  • Jul 2026U.S. Embassy issues natural disaster alert.— U.S. Embassy in Caracas
  • Jan 2026Nation plunged into chaos following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, with ongoing uncertainty.— New York Post

Common scams

  • Bogus police checkpoints demanding bribes
  • Express kidnappings where victims are forced to withdraw money from ATMs
Which areas are safe? District-by-district ratings are on the Safety Map→

Full briefing

Official advisories from multiple governments unequivocally recommend avoiding all travel to Venezuela, including Valencia. This is due to a pervasive climate of instability, high levels of crime, and a severely weakened rule of law. Recent reports highlight ongoing public anger over critical infrastructure failures, such as widespread power cuts, which can exacerbate existing security risks.

Violent crime, including mugging and armed robbery, is a severe concern in urban centers like Valencia. Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are also prevalent in crowded areas. There is a significant risk of express kidnappings, where individuals are forced to withdraw money from ATMs. Bogus police checkpoints and demands for bribes are also reported.

Given the extreme risk, travelers should not consider visiting Valencia. If you are already in Venezuela, you should depart immediately. For those who cannot depart, extreme caution is advised, including avoiding public displays of wealth, being constantly aware of your surroundings, and refraining from using ATMs in public spaces. The breakdown of essential services and the general insecurity make any travel to this region highly dangerous.

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Report generated 13 October 2026

Sources: U.S. State Dept · UK FCDO · World Bank · WGI · UNODC · WHO · UN SDG · Global Terrorism Database · Numbeo · OpenStreetMap · Open-Meteo · CDC. Composite index recomputed at request time.

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06 · Neighbourhoods

Safest areas and areas to avoid

7 districts

Our field research rated 7 Valencia districts for visitors: 2 safer, 5 needing caution. See them plotted on the Valencia safety map.

Centro HistóricocautionHistoric center may have petty crime; be aware of surroundings.

La IsabelicacautionResidential area with potential for petty crime; exercise vigilance.

Parque Negra HipólitacautionPublic park; be aware of surroundings, especially after dark.

San BlascautionMixed residential and commercial; usual urban precautions apply.

Las AcaciascautionResidential area; be mindful of petty theft and personal safety.

El ViñedosaferGenerally considered a more affluent and safer residential area.

Urbanización La QuizandasaferResidential area, generally perceived as safe.

2 safer5 caution0 avoidOpen the district map

07 · After Dark

Is Valencia safe at night?

High risk of mugging and armed robbery, particularly in urban areas and on public transport. Express kidnappings are a serious concern.

After dark, be most careful around Centro Histórico, La Isabelica, Parque Negra Hipólita, San Blas. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.

08 · Questions

Valencia safety FAQ (2026)

Is Valencia safe right now (2026)?

No. Valencia, Venezuela, is not safe for travelers due to widespread instability and high crime rates. Official government advisories strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Venezuela. The country faces significant political instability, high crime rates including violent crime, and a breakdown in rule of law. Essential services like power are unreliable, and public services are strained. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)

Is Valencia safe for women, families and solo travelers?

Safety is not one number, and this Valencia 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.

Which areas of Valencia should tourists avoid?

Areas near the city outskirts; Any area with reported protests or unrest. See the district-by-district safety map.

What are the most common scams in Valencia (2026)?

  • Bogus police checkpoints demanding bribes
  • Express kidnappings where victims are forced to withdraw money from ATMs

How does Valencia compare with other places in Venezuela (2026)?

Valencia ranks #4 of 4 Venezuela destinations we've assessed, scoring 16/100. See the Venezuela safety overview for the full list.

How is this valencia safety score calculated (2026)?

The score blends 11+ 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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