Baltimore Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (37/100)
Is Baltimore safe to visit?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Baltimore — read the breakdown below.
Political instability (score 15)
Crime (score 58)
September 22, 2026
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Baltimore, United States has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 37 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 58/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 15/100; last updated September 22, 2026. This page is a baseline travel safety overview for Baltimore, United States, 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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Baltimore currently sits at 37/100 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 Baltimore is crime (58/100), and the lowest is political instability (15/100). This page was last updated on September 22, 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
Baltimore's baseline safety rating is moderate, with a composite score of 37 out of 100. While a green forest fire alert is active somewhere in the United States and the CDC has issued a Level 1 global dengue notice, there are no specific local health or disaster warnings for Baltimore. A recent headline notes that a Baltimore‑based tour company's group is among those missing in floods in Nepal‑China, which is an overseas incident and does not impact the city's immediate safety.
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 22, 2026 16:42 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 58/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Government advisory (score 45/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Safety by traveler type in Baltimore
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 elevated. Solo travelers should avoid quiet areas at night, keep a charged phone and offline map, and share a live location with someone.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is elevated. Plan arrivals in daylight, avoid isolated areas, and prefer accommodation with 24h reception. We don't hold gender-specific incident data for Baltimore, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is moderate. Check required vaccinations, note the nearest hospital on arrival, and review any seasonal hazard for your dates.
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/political indicators are moderate. Review your government's LGBTQ+ travel guidance and the advisory shown above before booking.
Baseline scores
Source: AI-enriched 2026-06-14 (web-search grounded, cited; pending editorial verification) · Confidence: 50
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 22, 2026 |
Live conditions in Baltimore
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
No current US State Department advisory entry matched United States in the latest feed. Check the official advisory directory before travel.
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-09-22
On 20/09/2026, a forest fire started in United States, until 20/09/2026.
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Green flood alert in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-05-21
On 19/05/2026, a flood started in United States, lasting until 19/09/2026 (last update). The flood caused 29 deaths and 1856 displaced .
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Drought is on going in Mexico, United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-04-30
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~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 2026-09-22 16:42:35 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-09-03
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 · 2026-03-09
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 2026-09-22 16:10:55 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent news headlines were returned for Baltimore. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Baltimore
The most weather-stable two-month window for Baltimore is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 8°C to 22°C and monthly rain averages 100 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include hurricane season in June–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 14, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency numbers (United States)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The safety guides do not discuss the availability of hospitals, emergency response times, or pharmacy locations for visitors. Travelers should verify local medical facilities and emergency numbers before arrival.
Common scam patterns
- Ponzi scheme. Investors are promised high returns from a fraudulent investment that pays earlier participants using later investors' money. The scheme collapses, leaving most participants with losses. Tip: Research any investment opportunity thoroughly and be wary of guaranteed high returns.
- phishing. Scammers send fake emails or messages pretending to be legitimate services to steal personal information. Victims may lose access to bank accounts or have identity theft. Tip: Verify the sender's address and avoid clicking links in unsolicited messages.
- property scam. Scammers advertise rental or purchase properties that do not exist or are not available, collecting deposits from unsuspecting travelers. The promised property is never delivered. Tip: Use reputable booking platforms and confirm property ownership before sending money.
Area notes
- Inner Harbor. The guides recommend staying in well‑traveled zones like the Inner Harbor for a safer tourist experience.
- West Baltimore. Multiple sources advise visitors to avoid West Baltimore due to higher concentrations of crime.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Baltimore — read the breakdown below. Composite score: 37/100 (Moderate risk). Crime category sits at 58/100; theft and pickpocketing in tourist areas are significant — keep documents and electronics secured. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Baltimore, United States?
The current US State Department advisory level for United States 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 Baltimore for tourists?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Baltimore — read the breakdown below. The biggest risk factor right now is Crime (58/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival.
What is the biggest risk in Baltimore?
The highest-scoring risk category is Crime (score 58/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival. Full 9-category breakdown is in the Scores section of this page.
Is it safe to visit Baltimore in September 2026?
For September 2026, the composite risk for Baltimore is 37/100 (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 Baltimore?
April–May is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Baltimore is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 8°C to 22°C and monthly rain averages 100 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Baltimore?
hurricane season: June–November.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source | Confidence |
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| Jun 14, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Auto-enrichment from web-search grounded AI (https://www.isitsafetovisit.com/cities/baltimore | https://www.travelwarningcheck.com/travel-advisory/usa/baltimore | https://www.travelsafe-abroad.com/united-states/baltimore/ | h) AI-enriched 2026-06-14 (web-search grounded, cited; pending editorial verification) |
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Every editorial change to Baltimore'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.
Transparency & Sources
We try to be honest about what we know, what we estimated, and what we don't have. Below is the audit trail for this page.
Review status
needs_review
Last reviewed
2026-06-14 07:58:43
Data confidence
50%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Baltimore
- 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.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
- This city has not yet been reviewed by an editor. Treat the scores as preliminary until "reviewed" status appears.
What is unavailable
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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