Rome Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (32/100)
Is Rome safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Rome scores 32/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Italy Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 10 Sep 2026); 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.
Government advisory (score 18)
Crime (score 42)
September 27, 2026
Rome, Italy has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 32 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 42/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 18/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Italy travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Rome 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 Rome is crime (42/100), and the lowest is government advisory (18/100). 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 (35/100) and crime and scams (41/100).
A score of 32 is higher than the scores of 36% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Rome, Italy maintains a moderate risk level with a US State Dept advisory level of 2 and an ongoing drought alert. Travelers should expect disruptions due to a scheduled protest at Piazza della Repubblica on October 17 at 1:30 PM. Additionally, a Level 1 global Dengue health notice is in effect.
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 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
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- Crime (score 42/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Environmental quality (score 32/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Rome
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Rome
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Rome for solo travelers (Crime 42/100 · Transport 28/100), women traveling solo (Crime 42/100), families with children (Health 20/100 · Natural disaster 22/100), older travelers (Health 20/100 · Transport 28/100), business travelers (Digital 22/100 · Money 28/100 · Transport 28/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 18/100 · Political 18/100): 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: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references)
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Rome
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.
Today's weather
🌫 Fog
Rome, Italy
| Today's high / low | 24.9°C / 12.3°C | Wind now / max | 2.6 km/h / 7.5 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 99% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 4.5 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:23 / 18:27 |
- Fog (low visibility)
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:18:41 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 9.7 / 11.9 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 41 / 5.4 µg/m³ |
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Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:18:42 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Italy - 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.
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Green flood alert in Italy GREEN · ~359 km away · 2026-10-10
On 07/10/2026, a flood started in Italy, lasting until 12/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 204 displaced .
“~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 03:37:34 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Droughts | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Rome happened in April (1 of 1 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 Italy travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Italy 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 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Rome Italy
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Protestors will gather at Piazza della Repubblica in Rome, Italy, on October 17 at 1:30 PM; expect travel disruptions.
SafeAbroad · 1d ago
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SAFE Structure Designs Supports Zo's Bravehearts Foundation, Helping Three Children With Leukemia Travel to Rome to Meet the Pope | Newswise
Newswise · 12h ago
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Italy condemns Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport, warns citizens against travel
Decode39 · 3d ago
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The latest news on Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
The Flight Club · 1d ago
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Bedbug scare grounds Qantas Rome–Perth flight, strands flyers
https://www.thetraveler.org/ · 1d ago
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Qantas bed bug outbreak strands Perth–Rome passengers
https://www.thetraveler.org/ · 2d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:18:43 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Rome
The most weather-stable two-month window for Rome is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 58 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; October is the wettest typical month at about 127 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 3, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Rome
Rome has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Casa di Cura "San Domenico"
- Hospital: Ospedale S.Anna - A.S.L. Roma A
- Hospital: Ospedale San Giovanni
- Hospital: Ospedale San Giovanni - Presidio Addolorata
- Hospital: Ospedale San Giovanni – Presidio Santa Maria
- Hospital: Policlinico militare Celio
- Hospital: Policlinico militare Celio
- Hospital: Policlinico Umberto I
- Hospital: Policlinico Umberto I - Clinica di Neuropsichiatria infantile
- Hospital: Presidio ospedaliero George Eastman
- Police: Carabinieri Stazione Vittorio Veneto
- Police: Comando Carabinieri antifalsificazione monetaria
- Police: Commissariato Viminale
- Police: Guardia di Finanza - Nucleo di Polizia Tributaria di Roma
- Police: II Gruppo Parioli Polizia Locale di Roma Capitale
- Police: Polizia Ferroviaria
- Police: Questura di Roma
- Police: Reparto Carabinieri Presidenza della Repubblica
- Police: Sovrintendenza di polizia della Presidenza della Repubblica
- Police: Stazione Roma Macao
- Embassy: Ambasciata del Paraguay
- Embassy: Embassy of Armenia
- Embassy: Embassy of Cape Verde
- Embassy: Embassy of India
- Embassy: Embassy of Morocco to the Holy See
- Pharmacy: Farmacia della Stazione
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Igea City
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Leonida Bissolati
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Piram
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Repubblica
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Savelli
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Viminale
- Pharmacy: Farmacia XX Settembre
- Pharmacy: Farmacrimi
- Pharmacy: Pulker Farma
- Fire station: Caserma dei Vigili del Fuoco Alberto De Jacobis
- Fire station: Distaccamento Cittadino Fluviale
- Fire station: Distaccamento San Giovanni
- Fire station: Vigili del Fuoco - 9° Distaccamento Massimo Frosi
- Fire station: Vigili del Fuoco - Comando provinciale di Roma
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 (Italy)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 115 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | high |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | medium |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
SSN public + private; pharmacies widely available.
Common scam patterns
- Pickpocketing (Termini, metro, Bus 64/40). Teams work Termini station, the metro and crowded buses (especially the 64 and 40 between Termini and the Vatican) and touristy piazzas. Tip: Keep bags zipped and in front; phone away on buses and metro; be alert in boarding crushes.
- Friendship-bracelet / rose "gift". Someone ties a bracelet on your wrist or hands you a rose "as a gift" near the Colosseum or Spanish Steps, then demands 10-20 euros and blocks your way. Tip: Keep your hands free; do not accept anything; firmly decline and walk on.
- Gladiator photo & fake-ticket/guide scams. Costumed "gladiators" demand money after a photo; touts sell counterfeit Colosseum tickets and pose as accredited guides. Tip: Agree no photos; buy tickets only from official websites/box offices; ignore street "guides".
- Rogue airport taxi overcharging. Unofficial taxis at Fiumicino charge well above the fixed fare. Tip: Use only official white taxis at the rank - the Fiumicino-to-centre fare is a fixed ~50 euros.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Termini | train_station | 45/100 | Use official ticket counters/apps; keep bags in front; take only official taxis at the rank. |
| Fiumicino Airport (FCO) | airport | 35/100 | Use the official white-taxi rank (fixed ~50 euros to the centre) or a pre-booked transfer. |
Area notes
- Colosseum, Termini, Spanish Steps, Vatican buses. Main pickpocket and street-scam zones - keep valuables secure and decline "gifts" and costumed photos.
- Overall. Rome is generally safe with rare violent crime; pickpocketing and well-known tourist scams are the main, avoidable risks.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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Calculate my trip riskScore history
| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 27 → 32 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 27 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
Every editorial change to Rome's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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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 Rome
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Rome, 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
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