Stockholm Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (25/100)
Is Stockholm safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Stockholm scores 25/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Sweden Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 18 May 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.
Disease & health (score 10)
Crime (score 25)
October 14, 2026
Stockholm, Sweden has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 25 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 25/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 10/100; last updated October 14, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Sweden travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Stockholm currently sits at 25/100 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 Stockholm is crime (25/100), and the lowest is disease & health (10/100). This page was last updated on October 14, 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 (18/100).
A score of 25 is higher than the scores of 15% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Stockholm, Sweden currently has a baseline composite risk score of 25 out of 100, corresponding to a moderate risk level, alongside a US State Department advisory level 2. Additionally, there is an ongoing drought disaster alert affecting the region, 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 09:34 UTC
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Day vs Night Safety in Stockholm
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 Stockholm
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Stockholm for solo travelers (Crime 25/100 · Transport 15/100), women traveling solo (Crime 25/100), families with children (Health 10/100 · Natural disaster 10/100), older travelers (Health 10/100 · Transport 15/100), business travelers (Digital 15/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 15/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 20/100 · Political 15/100): 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 | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 14, 2026 |
Live conditions in Stockholm
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
Sweden - 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 09:34:27 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Sweden travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Sweden 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
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Stockholm
The most weather-stable two-month window for Stockholm is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 21°C and monthly rain averages 72 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; July is the wettest typical month at about 79 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 11, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Stockholm
Stockholm 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: Maria Ungdom akutmottagning
- Hospital: Närakut Rosenlund
- Hospital: Rosenlunds sjukhus
- Hospital: Sabbatsbergs sjukhus
- Hospital: Sankt Görans sjukhus
- Hospital: Sankt Görans sjukhus Akutmottagning
- Hospital: Sankt Görans sjukhus Förlossning
- Hospital: Södersjukhuset
- Hospital: Södersjukhuset Akutmottagning
- Hospital: Stockholms sjukhem
- Police: Älvsjö lokala poliskontor
- Police: City Södermalm
- Police: Citypolisen
- Police: Lidingö Polisstation
- Police: Polisen Globen
- Police: Polisen Nacka
- Police: Polisens passexpedition Stockholm city
- Police: Solna tingsrätt
- Police: Swedish Security Service
- Police: Västberga polishus
- Embassy: Embassy of Australia
- Embassy: Embassy of Belgium
- Embassy: Embassy of Guatemala
- Embassy: Embassy of Indonesia
- Embassy: Embassy of Qatar
- Pharmacy: Apotek Hjärtat
- Pharmacy: Apoteket
- Pharmacy: Apoteket
- Pharmacy: Apoteket
- Pharmacy: Apoteket
- Pharmacy: Apoteket
- Pharmacy: DOZ Apotek
- Pharmacy: Kronans Apotek
- Pharmacy: Kronans Apotek
- Pharmacy: Kronans Apotek
- Fire station: Johannes brandstation
- Fire station: Katarina brandstation
- Fire station: Kungsholmens brandstation
- Fire station: Östermalms Brandstation
- Fire station: Östermalms brandstation
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 (Sweden)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
No specific information regarding hospital access, emergency response, or medical care for travelers is available in the provided sources.
Common scam patterns
- Taxi Overcharges. Travelers in Stockholm can occasionally encounter unregulated or dishonest taxi drivers who charge excessive fares. Always check fixed price estimates and use reputable taxi companies before starting your journey. Tip: Confirm the fare beforehand or request a fixed price before entering the vehicle.
Area notes
- Stockholm. Stockholm is assessed as very safe with a safety score of 85/100, though it is influenced by general regional considerations like terrorism and gang violence alerts.
- Kiruna. Kiruna is noted as a very safe destination within Sweden, scoring highest among assessed locations.
- Malmö. Malmö is recognized as a very safe assessed destination in the country.
- Stockholm City Centre (Innerstaden). Stockholm City Centre is one of the municipality's three main parts.
- Southern Stockholm (Söderort). Southern Stockholm represents one of the major geographic sections of the municipality.
- Western Stockholm (Västerort). Western Stockholm is designated as one of the three main parts of the municipality.
- Stockholm City Centre (Innerstaden). This is one of the three main parts comprising the municipality of Stockholm.
- Tensta. A neighborhood noted in reports as having faced challenges with crime, drug trafficking, and gang activity.
- Geneta. Located in Södertälje within the Stockholm region, nearly half of residents report feeling unsafe here.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | 24 → 25 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 25 → 24 | moderate → low | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 16 → 25 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 16 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Stockholm'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 Stockholm
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Stockholm, 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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