Grenada Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Grenada
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated January 5, 2026
Grenada recorded 13.7 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is high by global standards. That places Grenada #31 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 158% over the past decade (from 5.3 in 2013). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Grenada at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
13.7 /100k
Safety Rank
#165 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (2000-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 158% over the past decade (from 5.3 in 2013). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Grenada Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Grenada, the homicide rate for men is 14.9× higher than the rate for women — 25.5 vs 1.7 per 100,000 (2023).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Grenada:
The advisory level was increased to 2. The "crime" risk indicator was added. Areas of increased risk were removed. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Grenada due to risk of crime . Advisory summary Violent crime can occur anywhere in Grenada. American citizens in Grenada have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape. In some cases, American citizens have been killed. Police response times are not as fast as one may expect in the United States. If you decide to travel to Grenada: Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime .
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.
Grenada Population & Demographics
Population of 117,207, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grenada safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Grenada at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). Cited risks include crime. The homicide rate of 13.7 per 100,000 is high by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Grenada?
Grenada has an intentional homicide rate of 13.7 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #31 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Grenada?
Grenada is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Grenada compare to other countries?
Grenada's homicide rate of 13.7 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and below the Americas average of 20.8.