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Travel safety in New York City, United States

Is New York City safe to visit right now? (September 2026)

Both advisories on this page are issued for United States as a whole, not for New York City specifically.

The United States and the United Kingdom both publish travel advice at country level, so what follows describes United States rather than New York City on its own. Neither government rates individual cities.

Travel advisories for United States

US State Department

Not rated: the US State Department does not issue advisories for the United States

No advisory date recorded

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Last updated August 18, 2026

The FCDO publishes travel advice for United States as a whole, including safety and security, entry rules and health.

Read the FCDO advice for United States

What the advice says

  • There is no US State Department travel advisory for this country.
  • The UK FCDO notes a high threat of terrorism globally, including attacks that could target crowded places, transport networks, and tourist sites in the US.
  • Violent crime rarely affects tourists, but travelers should stay alert in unfamiliar areas and avoid walking alone at night.
  • Protests occur in the US and can turn violent, so travelers should follow instructions from local authorities and move away if trouble arises.
  • In a life-threatening emergency, the UK FCDO advises calling 911.
  • Safety advisories are generally issued at the country level rather than the city level, so conditions in New York City specifically may differ from the broader national picture.
  • Solo travelers should stay aware of their surroundings, keep belongings secure, and let someone know their plans when out after dark.

Checked on September 21, 2026. Advisory data is refreshed weekly.

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Sources

  • GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
  • US State Department travel advisories — public domain, fetched September 21, 2026
  • UK FCDO foreign travel advice — Open Government Licence v3, fetched September 21, 2026

AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.