Is Amalfi Coast safe?
Very safe; crime is minimal. The real risks are the narrow coastal road, steep stairs and hot, crowded summer days.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-05-22.
- Homicide rate in Italy: 0.6 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Italy: 5.3 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 113 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 115 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Amalfi Coast at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Occasional pickpocketing on crowded buses and ferries in peak season; bag theft from beach spots. |
| At night | Very quiet after dinner outside Positano and Amalfi's main squares. Late buses and ferries are limited, so check the last departure. |
| Solo women | Very safe for solo women. Beach clubs and boat tours are easy to join; avoid isolated trails after dark. |
| Other risks | Landslides and road closures after heavy rain; Heat and steep stairs on the Path of the Gods; Rough seas can cancel ferries |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxi and boat drivers quoting inflated fixed prices to tourists
- Restaurants adding large cover and fish-by-weight charges
- Unlicensed boat tours with no insurance or price list
Take care
- SS163 coast road: tight bends, buses and scooters; walk or take the ferry instead
- Steep stairs and trails in summer heat
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Validate paper bus and regional train tickets before travelling or face on-the-spot fines.
- Driving into a ZTL limited-traffic zone triggers camera fines, often billed later through your rental company.
- Sitting on monuments, wading in fountains or eating on landmark steps can bring fines in Rome, Venice and Florence.
How Amalfi Coast compares in Italy
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Venice | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Amalfi Coast | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Lake Como | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Cinque Terre | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Positano | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Sardinia | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Capri | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Siena | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Matera | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Lecce | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Lucca | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Rome | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Florence | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Milan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sicily | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Tuscany | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bologna | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Verona | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pisa | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sorrento | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lake Garda | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Turin | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Puglia | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dolomites | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Taormina | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Palermo | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Catania | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bari | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Genoa | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Naples | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Amalfi Coast safe for solo female travelers?
Very safe for solo women. Beach clubs and boat tours are easy to join; avoid isolated trails after dark.
Is Amalfi Coast safe at night?
Very quiet after dinner outside Positano and Amalfi's main squares. Late buses and ferries are limited, so check the last departure.
What is the crime rate in Amalfi Coast?
Occasional pickpocketing on crowded buses and ferries in peak season; bag theft from beach spots. Nationally, Italy records 0.6 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Amalfi Coast?
Police 113 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 115 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- SITA Sud
- Travelmar ferries
- NLG ferries
- Comune di Amalfi
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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