Why this score?
Based on government travel advisories, crime statistics, health data, and real traveller reports.
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
City scores reflect local, neighbourhood-level conditions and can differ significantly from the country-wide score.
Population: 7.6 million
Riyadh maintains a low rate of conventional crime due to strict law enforcement and a strong police presence. Visitors must strictly adhere to local laws and conservative cultural norms to avoid legal complications or detention. While regional tensions exist, the city is generally secure for business and leisure travelers who follow local guidance.
Save Riyadh — free
Your Trip Safety Briefing
For Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · downloadable, works offline
Emergency numbers
999
Embassy & consulate
Contact details for your country
Areas to avoid
Neighbourhood-level guidance
Safest areas
Where to stay
Pre-trip checklist
8 essential items before you fly
One-time · Downloadable PDF · Works offline on the road
Challenge a Friend
Share this destination & see who finds somewhere safer
Current Safety Score
Based on verified international datasets
49
out of 100
Exercise caution — elevated risk in several categories.
Verified Data Sources
Historical time-series scores are not available for this destination. Scores are updated as new annual datasets are published (typically February, June, and September each year).
Full methodology & data sourcesLive Risk Score
AI reads today's news & updates the score
Click "Check Now" to get a real-time risk assessment powered by live news.
Uses AI + internet search — may take a few seconds
Ask a Local
Chat with an AI local from Riyadh
Unlock Riyadh's full safety profile
You've seen the headline safety score. The detailed breakdown — crime stats, neighbourhood safety, health risks, advisories, and 20+ more categories — is free with an account.
What's behind the gate — free forever:
Free forever · No credit card · Takes 20 seconds