Liechtenstein's safety system combines public authorities, municipalities, emergency services and the Landespolizei. Disaster protection prepares for events that can affect many people or critical infrastructure, including Rhine flooding or dam failure, storms, landslides, rockfall, debris flows, forest fires, electricity shortages and cyber incidents. Sirens, Alertswiss and radio can communicate official warnings, and emergency meeting points can provide information and short-term assistance after activation. Crime protection deals with offences affecting individuals, property, families, businesses and digital systems. The Landespolizei receives emergency calls and reports, provides prevention advice and investigates suspected offences. Recorded crime figures show cases known to the authorities rather than the full number of incidents, because unreported offences are not included. In 2025, Liechtenstein recorded 1,424 offences under the Criminal Code, compared with 1,373 in 2024. The appropriate response therefore depends on whether the situation involves an immediate threat, a wider emergency, suspected criminal conduct or a need for preventive advice.
Safety in Liechtenstein
Safety in Liechtenstein covers protection from natural and technical disasters as well as prevention and response to crime. Disaster protection addresses risks such as flooding, avalanches, earthquakes, cyber incidents and power shortages, while crime-related protection includes reporting, prevention and assistance for offences such as fraud, violence and domestic abuse.
Tip
Use official warnings and the Landespolizei according to the type of situation rather than treating all safety risks the same way. Know where to get instructions during a disaster, and report immediate threats or suspected crime through the Landespolizei.