FBOs at RAF Leuchars EGQL ADX

City threat summary

Dundee and the broader Scottish region operate under a national terrorism threat level of SEVERE, as designated by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre, meaning a terrorist attack is considered highly likely; this reflects a heightened risk from both Islamist and extreme right-wing actors targeting the United Kingdom.

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution advisory for the United Kingdom, with terrorism cited as the primary risk indicator.

No official government source identifies a distinct civil unrest concern or elevated city-level crime risk specific to Dundee beyond the national terrorism picture.

Country overview

The United Kingdom operates under a SEVERE national terrorism threat level as assessed by MI5 and the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre, meaning a terrorist attack is considered highly likely.

The political environment is marked by significant fragmentation, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government recording historically low approval ratings and substantial losses at the May 2026 local elections.

The broader security and economic picture has worsened in 2026, with stagflation conditions, rising energy costs, and an elevated threat landscape driven by both extreme right-wing and Islamist terrorism.

Higher-risk locations nearby

• Aberdeen EGPD HIGH
• Birmingham EGBB HIGH
• Bristol EGGD HIGH
• Cambridge EGSC HIGH
• Castle Donington EGNX HIGH
• Crawley EGKK HIGH
• Edinburgh EGPH HIGH
• Farnborough EGLF HIGH
• Glasgow EGPF HIGH
• Inverness EGPE HIGH