UK ranked among the 10 'least safe countries' in Europe for travel

The UK ranked number nine in the top 10 (Image: Getty Images) For the first time, HelloSafe has published its Travel Safety Index , naming the safest nations for travellers to visit in 2024. While Iceland scooped the top spot as the "safest" destination for travel, the UK found itself ranking among the top 10 "least safe countries". READ MORE Stunning nation named the 'safest' country in the world - just a 3-hour fligh.

.. [DATA] The study was based on a set of 35 objective indicators, based on five categories of criteria: risk of natural disasters, violence in society, involvement in armed conflict, health infrastructure and militarisation.

The UK ranked as the 29th "safest" country in Europe, meaning it is number nine in the top 10 "least safe" destinations. However, the UK's position is not all bad news. "Generally speaking, Europe is the safest continent for travellers from all over the world," said the report.

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