U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Full advisory →Is Bahamas safe? 🇧🇸
Americas · Updated
As of August 2026, Bahamas scores 67/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Bahamas Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 5 Bahamas destinations assessed, Exuma Harbour Estates scores highest (82/100), while Nassau scores lowest (57/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Bahamas: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Bahamas destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇸Exuma Harbour EstatesSafe · updated 30 July 202682#2🇧🇸Great ExumaSafe · updated 27 August 202669#3🇧🇸ExumaModerate · updated 29 July 202665#4🇧🇸FreeportModerate · updated 29 July 202663#5🇧🇸NassauModerate · updated 28 July 202657
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03 · Evidence Signals
Bahamas safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 32.2 / 100k | 14 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 84/100 | 84 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 61/100 | 61 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 16.2 / 100k | 50 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Bahamas safety FAQ
Is Bahamas safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Bahamas Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Bahamas averages 67/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 27 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Bahamas?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Exuma Harbour Estates currently scores highest at 82/100 (Safe). Nassau scores lowest at 57/100.
Where does this Bahamas safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.