Security Threat Levels

Aug 14, 2024

Jersey has an important border location in the UK's Common Travel Area.

Threat levels are designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack.

There are five categories at which the threat levels could be set:

LOW - an attack is highly unlikely
MODERATE - an attack is possible, but not likely
SUBSTANTIAL - an attack is likely
SEVERE - an attack is highly likely
CRITICAL - an attack is highly likely in the near future

Current National Threat Level

The threat to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) from terrorism

Current Local (Jersey) Threat Level

The threat to Jersey from terrorism is: MODERATE - an attack is possible but not likely.

How is the Threat Level determined?

The UK Joint Terrorism and Threat Analysis Centre (JTAC) assess all available information and produce the threat level for the UK.

Due to the geographical and separate governmental differences, local assessments are carried out by the Counter Terrorism Policing Unit of the States of Jersey Police.

Although the risk of a terrorist attack in Jersey is unlikely we should not become complacent. The threat from a lone individual or a group of individuals involved in terrorism still exists. The unique nature of the island means that the short and long term impact of any such attack may be greater than that of a UK city.

We urge the public to remain vigilant and report your concerns.