Is Dominican Republic safe in 2026?
Dominican Republic scores 83.2/100 on the live safety index — generally safe. The main pressure on the score comes from crime, natural disasters, political stability. The score has been stable for 13 days. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 83.2/100).
83.2 /100generally safe
30-day trend
Dominican Republic's score changed by +0.4 over the last 22 days (82.8 → 83.2) — within normal day-to-day noise. No single event moved the index.
Risk factors
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Conflict & War
1.9/34.1 safety points.
Official travel advisory
2 Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. State Department places Dominican Republic at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution citing crime. Our live index reads 83.2/100. That advisory was last revised Jun 12, 2025, 491 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Violent crime affects everyone in the Dominican Republic, residents and visitors alike, with robbery, homicide and sexual assault all recorded nationwide, and police patrols have been increased in tourist areas without eliminating the problem. Perpetrators are seldom arrested or brought to trial. Visible valuables and phones used openly on the street draw attention from thieves, and arranging to meet online contacts in isolated places carries added risk. Emergency calls go through the 911 system, alongside the POLITUR tourist police and private security staff at resorts.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised Jun 12, 2025. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
- Dominican Republic bans Haiti from its stadiums after football fans clash
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 83.2/100 (generated )
No new events and a flat recent trajectory support stability.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 83.2 | — | |
| Haiti | 55.1 | −28.1 | |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 91.2 | +8.0 | |
| Puerto Rico | 85.0 | +1.8 | |
| United States Virgin Islands | 86.6 | +3.3 | |
| British Virgin Islands | 93.7 | +10.5 |