Caribbean Netherlands Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Caribbean Netherlands
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated August 19, 2024
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Caribbean Netherlands. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Caribbean Netherlands at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
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Safety Rank
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Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
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Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Caribbean Netherlands:
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Saba. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Saba. If you decide to travel to Saba: Read the Department of State's COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Consulate's COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter .
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
Safety Guidance for Caribbean Netherlands
Practical safety information for visitors, from US State Department country information (last updated September 07, 2023).
Crime
Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius are all assessed as low-crime areas as their small populations provide a high level of social control and their police forces are professional and responsive. Thoe crimes that do occur are generally non-violent, financially-motivated, and opportunistic in nature such as pickpocketing, thefts of unattended bags, and smash and grabs of empty vehicles. Do not leave valuables unattended in public areas or in unsecured hotel rooms and rental homes. Keep a copy of your valid U.S. passport in a secure location in case it is stolen. Car theft, especially of rental vehicles, can occur. Vehicle leases or rentals may not be fully covered by local insurance when a vehicle is stolen or damaged. Be sure you are sufficiently insured when renting vehicles and jet skis.
Victims of Crime
Dial 911 for police assistance in the BES Islands. Contact the U.S. Consulate at (+599)(9)-461-3066 after you have contacted local police. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime. Do not rely on hotels, restaurants, or tour companies to make the police report for you. For more information, see our webpage on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas . We can: help you find appropriate medical care assist you in reporting a crime to the police contact relatives or friends with your written consent Provide general information regarding the victim’s role during the local investigation and following its conclusion provide a list of local attorneys provide our information on victim’s compensation programs in the U.S .
Domestic Violence
: U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence are encouraged to contact the Consulate for assistance.
Tourism
The tourism industry is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections for equipment and facilities do not commonly occur. Hazardous areas/activities are not always identified with appropriate signage, and staff may not be trained or certified either by the host government or by recognized authorities in the field. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is typically available only in/near major cities. First responders are generally unable to access areas outside of major cities and to provide urgent medical treatment. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance .
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Caribbean Netherlands Population & Demographics
Population of 31,980, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caribbean Netherlands safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Caribbean Netherlands at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions).
What is the crime rate in Caribbean Netherlands?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Caribbean Netherlands.
What is the US travel advisory level for Caribbean Netherlands?
Caribbean Netherlands is currently at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).