Key facts
- Emergency number
- 112
- Main everyday risk
- Road traffic
- Nightlife areas
- Paceville — lively at night
- Sun and sea
- Strong summer sun; check sea conditions
Everyday safety
Malta is generally regarded as a safe place to live, with a close-knit community and low levels of violent crime. As anywhere, watch your belongings in crowds and lock your car.
Roads
Traffic is the main everyday risk: busy roads, narrow streets and some fast driving. Take care as a pedestrian and cyclist, and drive defensively. See driving in Malta.
Nightlife
Paceville in St Julian’s is lively late at night; nearby streets can be noisy. Choose your street carefully if you value quiet.
Sun and sea
The summer sun is strong — shade, water and sun protection. At the beach, respect flags and sea conditions; some bays have strong currents in rough weather.
Home
Good locks, shutters and — for villas — an alarm. Managed developments such as Tigné Point and Portomaso have 24-hour security.
Emergencies
Call 112.
