Security Level 2: The overall assessment of threats in the United Kingdom is Medium. The primary security concern for travelers to the United Kingdom is crime. Most incidents affecting visitors involve opportunistic crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching. Street demonstrations related to political, social and economic developments occur regularly in larger cities. Violence has erupted during protests in the past, but most of these actions occur without incident, apart from traffic disruptions. Labor strikes in the public and private sectors also occur very frequently throughout the country and may affect services used by travelers. The United Kingdom continues to confront the threat posed by terrorist elements, including transnational terrorist groups and individuals motivated by Islamist extremism. In Northern Ireland, dissident paramilitary groups opposed to the peace process in the region maintain a capacity and willingness to carry out attacks. While such attacks are likely to target police or military elements within Northern Ireland, travelers may be collaterally affected.

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