The island of Saint Barthélemy has been named the safest destination in the Caribbean, according to a new international classification assessing crime, political stability, quality of health infrastructure and capacity to respond to emergencies. According to a study by the Going company, the place stands out for its “exceptional safety” and the lowest crime rate in the region, a difference that places it above other destinations visited in the Caribbean.
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By analyzing the locations, Going found that the island applies French security standards, in addition to having high-level medical services and a tourist infrastructure prioritizing the well-being and protection of visitors. The platform defined it as an “ultra-exclusive” island, known for its luxury hotels, nightlife and shopping offerings.
“This small island maintains French safety standards, excellent sanitation facilities and a tourism infrastructure that prioritizes visitor safety above all else,” Going writes in his report. He added: “Planning a Caribbean vacation should focus on rest and adventure, not safety. »
Second place went to Anguilla, whose institutional strength as a British Overseas Territory, strong presence of well-equipped emergency services and tourism-oriented economy make it one of the region’s most reliable destinations.
Anguilla, in addition, has been considered the safest country in the Caribbean according to the World Population Review’s Global Peace Index and is among Travel & Leisure readers’ favorite islands for 2025.
Aruba completes the podium. Its location outside the path of hurricanes, training of security forces and a health system rated “excellent” by Going also kept it at Level 1 by the United States Department of State, as did Anguilla.
Other destinations and alerts
The ranking also included the Cayman Islands (Tier 2), Barbados (2), Turks and Caicos Islands (2), Antigua and Barbuda (3), Dominica (3) and Grenada (3), all considered safe according to Going’s parameters.
The report, however, highlights marked contrasts within the Caribbean. The United States Department of State maintains a “Level 4” alert for Haiti, the maximum risk level, due to continued kidnappings, crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest and limited medical services.
Earlier this year, it also issued a Level 3 alert for Trinidad and Tobago, recommending Americans to “reconsider travel.”
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