Is Falmouth safe? United Kingdom travel risk
Is Falmouth safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Falmouth scores 27/100 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.
Falmouth scores 27/100 (Moderate). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and United Kingdom (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Falmouth: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (35/100) and natural hazards (33/100).
A score of 27 is higher than the scores of 18% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the United Kingdom travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Geographic & Regional Coordinates
In the Cornwall territory, Falmouth is established at 50.1500° N, 5.0700° W. It lies 378.4 km ENE relative to London. Time zone observed: Europe/London.
Cornwall
50.1500° N, 5.0700° W
34 m
Europe/London
21,797
Emergency & Aviation Access
Nearby Towns & Settlements in United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the United Kingdom entry requirements.
Evaluated Destinations in this Region
Questions travellers ask about Falmouth
Is Falmouth safe?
Falmouth currently scores 27/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for United Kingdom (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Falmouth · Methodology
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