Safety in Monaco

Monaco’s safety system combines disaster preparedness with crime prevention because the risks, responsible services and immediate measures differ. Disaster preparedness covers storms, flooding, coastal waves, fires, transport incidents, marine pollution and earthquakes. National civil-security authorities coordinate warnings, emergency response, evacuation and recovery. Depending on the incident, official instructions can restrict traffic, close facilities or suspend activities. Cross-border cooperation may be needed when an incident affects shared infrastructure. Crime prevention covers offences, police contact, victim support, digital attacks and safer everyday decisions. The Direction de la Sûreté Publique coordinates public safety, while specialist services handle investigations, cyber incidents and victim assistance. Officially recorded offences totalled 834 in 2023, compared with 810 in 2022. These figures describe recorded cases rather than every incident, because some offences may remain unreported and the totals do not predict the risk for a particular person or situation. The appropriate response therefore depends on the event. A disaster warning may require following evacuation or access restrictions, while a crime or cyber incident may require contact with the relevant police or specialist service and preservation of useful information. The distinction between these areas helps match the situation with the relevant warning, authority and protective measure.