Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated December 6, 2024
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines recorded 51.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is among the highest in the world. That places Saint Vincent and the Grenadines #3 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 36% over the past decade (from 37.6 in 2016). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
51.3 /100k
Safety Rank
#193 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 36% over the past decade (from 37.6 in 2016). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the homicide rate for men is 11.5× higher than the rate for women — 92.9 vs 8.1 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:
Updated to add Petit Saint Vincent to the list of islands affected by Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. Exercise normal precautions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The islands of Canouan, Mayreau, Palm Island, Petit Saint Vincent, and Union Island are in varying stages of recovery from Hurricane Beryl. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. If you decide to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
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.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Population & Demographics
Population of 100,616, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 51.3 per 100,000 is among the highest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has an intentional homicide rate of 51.3 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #3 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compare to other countries?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's homicide rate of 51.3 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and above the Americas average of 20.8.