Trinidad and Tobago Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Trinidad and Tobago
US State Department Travel Advisory
Reconsider Travel
Updated April 13, 2026
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 40.4 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2022, a rate that is among the highest in the world. That places Trinidad and Tobago #9 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 49% over the past decade (from 27.1 in 2012). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Trinidad and Tobago at Level 3 of 4: Reconsider Travel.
Homicide Rate
40.4 /100k
Safety Rank
#187 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 3 of 4
Data Year
2022
Homicide Rate Trend (2000-2022)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 49% over the past decade (from 27.1 in 2012). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Trinidad and Tobago Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Trinidad and Tobago, the homicide rate for men is 6.5× higher than the rate for women — 47.1 vs 7.2 per 100,000 (2020).
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 Trinidad and Tobago:
There was no change to the advisory level. The "kidnapping" indicator was removed. An area of increased risk was added. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime. There is also a heightened risk of terrorism. Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution in rural areas due to health risks. State of Emergency On March 2, 2026, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) declared a new nationwide State of Emergency (SOE).
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.
Trinidad and Tobago Population & Demographics
Population of 1,368,333, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trinidad and Tobago safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Trinidad and Tobago at Level 3 of 4 (Reconsider Travel). Cited risks include kidnapping. The homicide rate of 40.4 per 100,000 is among the highest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago has an intentional homicide rate of 40.4 per 100,000 people (2022, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #9 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago is currently at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Trinidad and Tobago compare to other countries?
Trinidad and Tobago's homicide rate of 40.4 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and above the Americas average of 20.8.