Rome Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (30/100)
Is Rome safe to visit?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Rome — read the breakdown below.
Government advisory (score 18)
Crime (score 42)
September 1, 2026
70%
Rome, Italy has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 30 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 1, 2026. This page is a baseline travel safety overview for Rome, Italy, covering crime, health, government travel advisory, political stability, natural disasters, transport, environmental quality, digital security, and money safety. Real-time conditions — including today's weather, official US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines — are shown in the Live conditions section below and refreshed multiple times per day.
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Rome currently sits at 30/100 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 1, 2026; the baseline category scores are editorial estimates, 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.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 31, 2026
Rome currently sits at a moderate overall safety risk (30/100) with a US State Department advisory level of 2, indicating travelers should exercise increased caution. A regional drought affecting Italy is ongoing, the CDC lists dengue at a low-level global health notice, and recent headlines note a Delta flight diversion due to a mechanical issue and heightened police checks around the Colosseum.
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: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- 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.
Safety by traveler type in Rome
Computed from the category scores on this page plus general best practice — not personalized advice. For guidance tuned to your exact dates, transport, and profile, run a personalized assessment.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is moderate. Solo travelers should keep valuables out of sight, prefer well-lit routes after dark, and use registered taxis or ride-share.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is moderate. Favor reputable accommodation, pre-book airport transfers, and keep to busier streets at night. We don't hold gender-specific incident data for Rome, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Families with children
Health and disaster risk are low — a generally family-friendly profile. Pack a basic first-aid kit and confirm your insurance covers children.
Senior travelers
Health/transport risk is moderate. Confirm travel-medical cover, pace transfers, and keep medication and a medical summary in your carry-on.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is moderate. Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi, prefer contactless or one dedicated card, and keep a backup payment method separate.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory and political indicators for Rome are currently low — still, check country-specific legal guidance before you travel.
Baseline scores
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) · Confidence: 70
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 1, 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.
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, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, , ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
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Green forest fire notification in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia GREEN · ~491 km away · 2026-08-24
On 20/08/2026, a forest fire started in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, until 27/08/2026.
“~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 2026-09-01 00:49:38 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
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, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
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 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent news headlines were returned for Rome. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rome safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Rome — read the breakdown below. Composite score: 30/100 (Moderate risk). Crime category sits at 42/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Rome, Italy?
The current US State Department advisory level for Italy is shown in the Live conditions section above. Always cross-check your home country's foreign-ministry advisory — for many countries the tier differs from the US assessment. Real-time advisory text is fetched every 6 hours from the US State Department RSS feed.
How safe is Rome for tourists?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Rome — read the breakdown below. The biggest risk factor right now is Crime (42/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, so a generally manageable risk profile with normal precautions.
What is the biggest risk in Rome?
The highest-scoring risk category is Crime (score 42/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, suggesting a generally manageable risk profile. Full 9-category breakdown is in the Scores section of this page.
Is it safe to visit Rome in September 2026?
For September 2026, the composite risk for Rome is 30/100 (Moderate risk). Live weather, disaster alerts, and news shown in the Live conditions section above are refreshed every 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the source. For an AI-synthesized briefing for your specific trip dates and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked at the top of this page.
How are these travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated daily: live weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices and news refresh automatically multiple times per day, and an AI safety snapshot is regenerated on the first visit each day. The baseline category scores are editorial estimates reviewed periodically (see the Transparency & Sources section below).
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
May–June is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. 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.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Rome?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | — → 27 | moderate | initial snapshot Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
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Transparency & Sources
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Review status
verified
Last reviewed
2026-05-15 06:27:52
Data confidence
70%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Rome
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
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What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
What is unavailable
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