Is Montenegro safe? For most visitors, yes. Montenegro ranks 34th of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index 2025, ahead of Sweden and Poland, and its homicide rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people is a record low. The bigger risk is the road: 67 people died in traffic in 2025, 18 of them foreigners. In the mountains and at sea, call 112 for rescue.
The figures below come from the Institute for Economics and Peace, the statistical office Monstat, the Police Administration and the Ministry of the Interior, checked on 25 September 2026.
How does Montenegro compare?
| Indicator | Figure |
| Global Peace Index 2025 | 34th of 163, up five places |
| Neighbours in the ranking | Italy 33rd, Montenegro 34th, Sweden 35th, Poland 36th |
| Change in the past year | The largest improvement in Western and Central Europe, 2.3% |
| Homicide rate | 0.8 per 100,000 people, a record low |
| Adult offenders reported in 2025 | 5,960, of whom 4,871 known and 1,089 unknown |
| Convicted in 2025 | 1,662 |
The 5,960 reported offenders equal fewer than 10 per 1,000 residents. As in any tourist area, keep valuables out of sight in crowded places and in parked cars.
Are the roads safe?
| Road safety in 2025 | Figure |
| Traffic accidents | 6,831, up 2.7% on 2024 |
| People killed | 67, down from 75 in 2024 |
| Foreigners killed | 18 |
| People injured | 3,179 |
| Most deaths by town | Podgorica 17, Nikšić 11, Budva 6 |
| Deadliest day | Sunday, with 16 deaths |
That is about 11 road deaths per 100,000 residents, so drive defensively, especially on narrow mountain roads; the fines for speeding and alcohol are in our guide to traffic fines.
What about the mountains and the sea?
In 2024 the 112 centre coordinated 50 rescue operations in which 83 people were rescued, 66 of them foreign tourists. Most rescues happen on hiking trails, so use marked paths and check the weather, as our guide to hiking in Montenegro explains. If you do not know a route, go with a local guide; hiking and trekking guides are listed under tourism and experiences on Glatko. The numbers for police (122), ambulance (124) and help at sea (129) are in our guide to emergency numbers.
Which scams should you watch for?
Typical traps for visitors and newcomers are listings that ask for a deposit before a viewing, fake payment confirmations and people who insist on moving the conversation to another app. How to spot them and report fraud to the police is explained in our guide to classified ad scams.
Frequently asked questions
Is Montenegro safe for tourists? Yes. It ranks 34th of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index 2025, and its homicide rate is 0.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Montenegro? 5,960 adult offenders were reported in 2025, fewer than 10 per 1,000 residents, and the homicide rate is 0.8 per 100,000.
Are the roads in Montenegro dangerous? They are the main risk: 67 people died in 6,831 accidents in 2025.
Is Montenegro safe for women travelling alone? The figures above apply to everyone; take the usual care at night and in crowded places.
What number do I call for the police in Montenegro? 122, or 112 for any emergency.
How many tourists need rescue in the Montenegrin mountains? In 2024, 83 people were rescued in 50 operations, 66 of them foreign tourists.
Sources
The ranking, the regional change and the homicide rate come from the Global Peace Index 2025. Reported and convicted offenders come from Monstat, road figures from the Police Administration report quoted by Antena M, and rescue figures from the Ministry of the Interior. Rates per resident are our own calculation using Monstat's population estimate. Checked on 25 September 2026. Fijaka is a classifieds platform; check your government's travel advice before a trip.