Saint Martin Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Saint Martin
Saint Martin recorded 26.9 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2016, a rate that is among the highest in the world. That places Saint Martin #16 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 25% over the past decade (from 21.6 in 2011).
Homicide Rate
26.9 /100k
Safety Rank
#180 of 195
Travel Advisory
N/A
Data Year
2016
Homicide Rate Trend (2011-2016)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 25% over the past decade (from 21.6 in 2011). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Saint Martin Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
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.
Saint Martin Population & Demographics
Population of 26,129, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Martin safe to visit?
A current US travel advisory is not available for Saint Martin. Its homicide rate of 26.9 per 100,000 (2016) is among the highest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Saint Martin?
Saint Martin has an intentional homicide rate of 26.9 per 100,000 people (2016, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #16 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Saint Martin?
No current US State Department travel advisory is available for Saint Martin.
How does crime in Saint Martin compare to other countries?
Saint Martin's homicide rate of 26.9 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and above the Americas average of 20.8.