Is Rome safe? Travel risk overview
As of October 16, 2026, 3 governments publish travel advice for Italy, and the numeric levels do not agree — they range from 1 to 2.
Official government travel advisories for Italy
Four governments assess the same country independently. Levels run 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest).
| Government | Level | Advisory |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. State Department | Level 2 | Exercise Increased Caution |
| UK FCDO | — | No active warning detected The FCDO publishes a country page for this destination, but no "advise against travel" warning was found when this page was built. Check the official page before relying on that. |
| Smartraveller | Level 1 | Exercise normal safety precautions |
| Global Affairs Canada | Level 2 | Exercise a high degree of caution |
U.S. State Department
Exercise increased caution in Italy due to terrorism . There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations and on public transportation, including trains. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreig
Smartraveller
Australian Government travel advice for Italy. Exercise normal safety precautions. Travel advice level GREEN. Understand the risks, safety, laws and contacts.
Crime and safety indices
Numbeo indices are crowd-sourced perception measures for Rome; the UNODC rate is an official national statistic. They measure different things and are shown together for context, not as a combined score.
Health
Current CDC notices: Global Measles.
Health considerations for Italy:
- Routine vaccines
- COVID-19
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Measles
- Monkeypox
- Rabies
- Tick-borne Encephalitis
- Yellow Fever
- Leptospirosis
- Dengue
- Leishmaniasis
Source: CDC Travelers' Health. Vaccination needs depend on your history and itinerary — consult a travel health provider.
Natural hazards
Active GDACS events for Italy:
- Orange DR — Drought in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine,
Recent seismic activity: 1 earthquake(s) of M4.5 or greater within 500km of Rome in the last 30 days (USGS).
Full assessment for Rome
This page shows published advisories and indices. A Secure Traveler assessment adds eight categories of analysis for your specific trip — crime, targeted risks, cyber, IP risk, identity and financial, transportation, embassy and emergency, and medical — plus an emergency card with local numbers, hospitals and embassy contacts. Three full reports are free.
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- U.S. State Department — official advisory
- Smartraveller — official advisory
- Global Affairs Canada — official advisory
- Numbeo crime and safety indices for Rome
- UNODC Global Study on Homicide (2021)
- CDC Travelers' Health — Italy
- GDACS — Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
- USGS Earthquake Hazards Program