Birmingham Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (34/100)
Is Birmingham safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Birmingham scores 34/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates United Kingdom Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 9 Sep 2026); 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 15)
Crime (score 40)
September 27, 2026
Birmingham, United Kingdom has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 34 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 40/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 15/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the United Kingdom travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Birmingham currently sits at 34/100 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 Birmingham is crime (40/100), and the lowest is government advisory (15/100). 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 health and medical access (45/100).
A score of 34 is higher than the scores of 39% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Birmingham currently holds a moderate risk baseline composite of 34 out of 100 alongside a US State Department Level 2 advisory and a Level 1 global dengue health notice. Recent local headlines note safety concerns regarding a Primark Halloween decoration warning, school roof replacement funding, and a hate crime awareness campaign.
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
What should I do now?
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- Crime (score 40/100): 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 30/100): 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 Birmingham
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 Birmingham
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Birmingham for solo travelers (Crime 40/100 · Transport 30/100), women traveling solo (Crime 40/100), families with children (Health 25/100 · Natural disaster 20/100), older travelers (Health 25/100 · Transport 30/100), business travelers (Digital 25/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 30/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 15/100 · Political 25/100): 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: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory + Numbeo + EIU livability patterns)
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | high |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Birmingham
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
United Kingdom - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
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 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Most flood events within 100 km of Birmingham happened in March (2 of 6 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 United Kingdom travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the United Kingdom 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 Birmingham
The most weather-stable two-month window for Birmingham is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 20°C and monthly rain averages 62 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; July is the wettest typical month at about 70 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 15, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (United Kingdom)
| Police | 999 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 999 |
| Fire | 999 |
| General | 112 |
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 27 → 34 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 9, 2026 | — → 27 | moderate | Data update calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory + Numbeo + EIU livability patterns) |
Every editorial change to Birmingham'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 Birmingham
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Birmingham, 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
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.