U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to terrorism.
Full advisory →Is Netherlands safe? 🇳🇱
Europe · Updated
As of September 2026, Netherlands scores 89/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Netherlands Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 8 Netherlands destinations assessed, Maastricht scores highest (90/100), while Rotterdam scores lowest (87/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Check separate travel advice pages for advice on travel to the constituent countries and special municipalities in the Dutch Caribbean. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Netherlands: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Netherlands destinations by safety score
#1🇳🇱MaastrichtVery Safe · updated 10 August 202690#2🇳🇱UtrechtVery Safe · updated 14 August 202689#3🇳🇱The HagueVery Safe · updated 8 August 202689#4🇳🇱GiethoornVery Safe · updated 31 July 202689#5🇳🇱GroningenVery Safe · updated 29 July 202689#6🇳🇱EindhovenVery Safe · updated 29 July 202689#7🇳🇱AmsterdamVery Safe · updated 28 September 202688#8🇳🇱RotterdamVery Safe · updated 18 September 202687
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03 · Evidence Signals
Netherlands 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 | 0.7 / 100k | 97 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 73/100 | 73 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 86/100 | 86 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 3.4 / 100k | 90 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Netherlands safety FAQ
Is Netherlands safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Netherlands Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Netherlands averages 89/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Netherlands?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Maastricht currently scores highest at 90/100 (Very Safe). Rotterdam scores lowest at 87/100.
Where does this Netherlands 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.