What country in the Caribbean is the most dangerous?

1. Which Caribbean island is the safest to live?
2. How dangerous is the Caribbean?
3. Is Trinidad more dangerous than Jamaica?
4. What is the poorest Caribbean island?
5. What is the friendliest Caribbean island?
6. What Caribbean island has the least crime?
7. What Caribbean island is most like Hawaii?
8. Is Jamaica dangerous?
9. Which Caribbean islands are not safe?
10. Is Trinidad and Tobago dangerous?
11. Is Trinidad a rich or poor country?
12. Is Trinidad and Tobago a dangerous place?

Which Caribbean island is the safest to live?

Montserrat. Nicknamed “The Emerald Isle of the Caribbean” both for its terrain and the heritage of its inhabitants, Montserrat is a British territory in the Leeward Islands and it is considered to be the safest island in the Caribbean, with its last recorded murder occurring in 2008.

How dangerous is the Caribbean?

Still, though, the tropical region generally remains safe to visit. Although homicide rates are high on a few Caribbean islands, most are lower than the United States' (according to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2019 there were 5.8 homicides per 100,000 people in the U.S.1).

Is Trinidad more dangerous than Jamaica?

Trinidad and Tobago has been named as the 12th most dangerous country in the world, while Jamaica is listed at the 10th most dangerous.

What is the poorest Caribbean island?

Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in North America with a per capita GDP of $671.

What is the friendliest Caribbean island?

Saba. Though it's one of the lesser known islands, Saba is just as beautiful and welcoming as the other—and was voted the friendliest island in the Caribbean. "It's a lovely, small island with an incredibly warm and friendly population," one of our readers describes.

What Caribbean island has the least crime?

Montserrat. This island has the lowest crime rates in the entire Caribbean. In Montserrat most visits are trouble-free.

What Caribbean island is most like Hawaii?

Saint Lucia is known for their friendly people, amazing hiking trails and stunning mountains. Of all tropical island destinations close to US shores, this beautiful island comes as close as it gets in being an alternative for Hawaii.

Is Jamaica dangerous?

There have been some violent incidents, including armed robbery, murder and rape. There is also a risk of sexual assault against tourists. You should maintain a high level of personal safety awareness, including at popular events. The FCDO has guidance for women travelling abroad that may be helpful.

Which Caribbean islands are not safe?

On the basis of crime rates, some of the least safe Caribbean countries to visit include Puerto Rico, Haiti, Trinidad, Tobago and some inner city areas of Jamaica. As we noted though, most crime in the Caribbean is an internal problem and is linked to inner-city areas well away from tourist resorts.

Is Trinidad and Tobago dangerous?

Violent crime, including armed robberies, assaults and sexual assault, occurs frequently on the island of Trinidad, especially in the capital, Port of Spain. Tourists have been targeted. Since 2018, incidents of kidnapping for ransom have increased.

Is Trinidad a rich or poor country?

The economy of Trinidad and Tobago is the third wealthiest in the Caribbean and the fifth-richest by GDP (PPP) per capita in the Americas. Trinidad and Tobago is recognised as a high-income economy by the World Bank.

Is Trinidad and Tobago a dangerous place?

There are a few areas of the capital, Port of Spain on Trinidad, that can be dangerous. Communities such as Laventille, Morvant, Sea Lots, South Belmont are prone to violent crime, such as sexual assault, robberies and gang violence, and should be avoided.