U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Italy due to terrorism. Advisory summary: There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy.
Full advisory →Is Italy safe? 🇮🇹
Europe · Updated
As of September 2026, Italy scores 83/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Italy Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 25 Italy destinations assessed, Messina scores highest (85/100), while Genoa scores lowest (78/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
This travel advice also covers Vatican City. Mount Etna Due to volcanic activity, the local authorities have increased the alert level for Mount Etna.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Italy: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Italy destinations by safety score
#1🇮🇹MessinaVery Safe · updated 3 September 202685#2🇮🇹BolzanoVery Safe · updated 26 August 202685#3🇮🇹VeniceVery Safe · updated 12 August 202685#4🇮🇹ComoVery Safe · updated 29 July 202685#5🇮🇹LecceVery Safe · updated 29 July 202685#6🇮🇹AmalfiVery Safe · updated 29 July 202685#7🇮🇹SienaVery Safe · updated 29 July 202685#8🇮🇹CappadociaVery Safe · updated 28 July 202685#9🇮🇹BolognaSafe · updated 19 September 202684#10🇮🇹SorrentoSafe · updated 8 August 202684#11🇮🇹FlorenceSafe · updated 8 August 202684#12🇮🇹NaplesSafe · updated 27 September 202683#13🇮🇹Napoli-NolaSafe · updated 18 September 202683#14🇮🇹RiminiSafe · updated 8 September 202683#15🇮🇹PisaSafe · updated 26 August 202683#16🇮🇹PerugiaSafe · updated 26 August 202683#17🇮🇹CataniaSafe · updated 29 July 202683#18🇮🇹BariSafe · updated 29 July 202683#19🇮🇹VeronaSafe · updated 29 July 202683#20🇮🇹TurinSafe · updated 29 July 202683#21🇮🇹TriesteSafe · updated 28 July 202683#22🇮🇹MilanSafe · updated 30 September 202682#23🇮🇹RomeSafe · updated 26 September 202680#24🇮🇹PalermoSafe · updated 29 July 202678#25🇮🇹GenoaSafe · updated 28 July 202678
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03 · Evidence Signals
Italy 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 · 2023 | 0.6 / 100k | 98 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 76.0% | 79 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 1.1% | 94 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 71/100 | 71 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 68/100 | 68 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 5.0 / 100k | 84 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Italy safety FAQ
Is Italy safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Italy Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Italy averages 83/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 30 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Italy?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Messina currently scores highest at 85/100 (Very Safe). Genoa scores lowest at 78/100.
Where does this Italy 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.