Cayman Islands Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Cayman Islands
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated May 21, 2026
Cayman Islands recorded 4.4 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2020, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Cayman Islands #76 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 fallen 74% over the past decade (from 16.6 in 2010). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Cayman Islands at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
4.4 /100k
Safety Rank
#120 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2020
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2020)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 74% over the past decade (from 16.6 in 2010). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Cayman Islands Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Cayman Islands:
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in the Cayman Islands. Advisory summary The Cayman Islands is generally a safe destination for travelers. Accessibility of medical services for routine and emergency procedures may be limited. Review the Health Section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information. Review our Travel Guidance for the Cayman Islands to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
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.
Cayman Islands Population & Demographics
Population of 74,457, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cayman Islands safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Cayman Islands at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 4.4 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Cayman Islands?
Cayman Islands has an intentional homicide rate of 4.4 per 100,000 people (2020, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #76 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Cayman Islands?
Cayman Islands 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 Cayman Islands compare to other countries?
Cayman Islands's homicide rate of 4.4 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Americas average of 20.8.