Amiens Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (32/100)
Is Amiens safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Amiens scores 32/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates France Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 28 May 2025); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 10)
Government advisory (score 25)
September 27, 2026
Amiens, France has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 32 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 25/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the France travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Amiens currently sits at 32/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Amiens is government advisory (25/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (44/100) and natural hazards (37/100).
A score of 32 is higher than the scores of 36% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Amiens, France currently maintains a moderate baseline risk profile with a US State Department Level 2 advisory. Travelers should also be aware of an ongoing drought affecting France and a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 08:32 UTC
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Day vs Night Safety in Amiens
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Amiens
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Amiens for solo travelers (Crime 22/100 · Transport 18/100), women traveling solo (Crime 22/100), families with children (Health 15/100 · Natural disaster 10/100), older travelers (Health 15/100 · Transport 18/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 25/100 · Transport 18/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 25/100 · Political 20/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | low |
| Public transport | low |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Amiens
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
France - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & 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, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 08:32:18 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Amiens happened in November (2 of 4 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the France travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the France entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Amiens
Amiens has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 10 pharmacies and 3 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Centre de Post-Cure
- Hospital: Centre de Soins de Suite Henriville
- Hospital: CHU Amiens Picardie - Centre Saint-Victor
- Hospital: Clinique de l'Europe
- Hospital: clinique du Campus
- Hospital: Clinique Victor Pauchet
- Hospital: Hôpital Psychiatrique Philippe Pinel
- Hospital: Polyclinique de Picardie
- Hospital: Service de Santé des Etudiants
- Hospital: Service de Sante Universitaire (SSU) Citadelle
- Police: Gendarmerie d'Autoroute d'Amiens
- Police: Gendarmerie nationale
- Police: Police municipale
- Police: Police Municipale
- Police: Police municipale
- Police: Police municipale
- Police: Police Nationale
- Police: Police nationale
- Police: Police Nationale
- Police: Police Nationale
- Pharmacy: Grande Pharmacie d'Amiens
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie de l'Hotel de Ville
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie de la Gare
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie des Beaux Arts
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie des Jacobins
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie du Beffroi
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Lafayette
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie René Goblet
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Saint-Leu Notre-Dame
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Saint-Martin
- Fire station: Centre de secours principal Amiens-Catelas
- Fire station: Centre de secours principal Amiens-Ferry
- Fire station: Centre de secours principal Amiens-Poulainville
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (France)
| Police | 17 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 15 |
| Fire | 18 |
| General | 112 |
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Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | high |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
Healthcare in the city is anchored by a massive 1,200-bed university hospital supporting the region. Medical infrastructure is robust with widespread access to care facilities.
Common scam patterns
- Irish Scam. Scammers approach victims in parking lots or public spaces pretending to be foreign nationals experiencing difficulties with their credit cards. They trick targets into providing money or executing false mobile money transfers. Tip: Never offer financial assistance or process digital transfers for strangers claiming credit card issues.
- PCS Coupon and Transcash Scam. Fraudsters use rogue methods involving prepaid payment coupons and digital recharges to swindle funds from unsuspecting individuals. These payment systems are frequently exploited due to difficulties in tracing transactions. Tip: Avoid purchasing or sharing prepaid recharge codes like PCS or Transcash for unknown online or offline contacts.
Area notes
- Centre-ville. The city center is generally considered safe and is the primary hub for tourism, shopping, and historical sites like the cathedral.
- Saint-Leu. Known for its vibrant canals and riverside scenery, this district offers a lively yet secure environment for visitors.
- Amiens Nord. Some suburbs in Amiens require extra vigilance compared to the main tourist zones.
Frequently asked questions about Amiens
Is Amiens safe?
Amiens currently scores 32/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for France (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 19 → 32 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Amiens
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Amiens, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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