U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Belgium due to crime, terrorism, and unrest. Crime Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations.
Full advisory →Is Belgium safe? 🇧🇪
Europe · Updated
As of September 2026, Belgium scores 83/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Belgium Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 7 Belgium destinations assessed, Ghent scores highest (87/100), while Liège scores lowest (76/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
National strike action Strike action is an ongoing issue that can cause disruption. A large-scale demonstration is expected to take place in central Brussels on Friday 9 October.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Belgium: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Belgium destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇪GhentVery Safe · updated 29 July 202687#2🇧🇪LeuvenVery Safe · updated 29 July 202687#3🇧🇪RansartVery Safe · updated 10 September 202686#4🇧🇪BrugesVery Safe · updated 29 July 202686#5🇧🇪AntwerpSafe · updated 16 September 202681#6🇧🇪BrusselsSafe · updated 28 September 202676#7🇧🇪LiègeSafe · updated 29 July 202676
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03 · Evidence Signals
Belgium safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2021 | 1.1 / 100k | 93 | World Bank Open Data (2021) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 64.3% | 65 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 2.4% | 87 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 68/100 | 68 | 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 | 4.6 / 100k | 86 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Belgium safety FAQ
Is Belgium safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Belgium Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Belgium averages 83/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Belgium?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Ghent currently scores highest at 87/100 (Very Safe). Liège scores lowest at 76/100.
Where does this Belgium 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.