Curaçao Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Curaçao
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated August 19, 2024
Curaçao recorded 16.9 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2007, a rate that is high by global standards. That places Curaçao #26 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Americas average of 20.8 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have risen 145% over the past decade (from 6.9 in 2001). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Curaçao at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
16.9 /100k
Safety Rank
#170 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2007
Homicide Rate Trend (2001-2007)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 145% over the past decade (from 6.9 in 2001). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Curaçao Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Curaçao:
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Curaao. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Curaao. If you decide to travel to Curacao: 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 . Review the Country Security Report for the Dutch Caribbean. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler's Checklist .
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
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.
Curaçao Population & Demographics
Population of 155,967, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Curaçao safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Curaçao at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 16.9 per 100,000 is high by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Curaçao?
Curaçao has an intentional homicide rate of 16.9 per 100,000 people (2007, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #26 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Curaçao?
Curaçao is currently at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Curaçao compare to other countries?
Curaçao's homicide rate of 16.9 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and below the Americas average of 20.8.