UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Is Barbados safe? 🇧🇧
Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Barbados scores 80/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 2 Barbados destinations assessed, Holetown scores highest (83/100), while Bridgetown scores lowest (76/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Barbados: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Barbados destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Barbados safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 97 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 7.4 / 100k | 55 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 88/100 | 88 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 69/100 | 69 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 10.0 / 100k | 66 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Barbados safety FAQ
Is Barbados safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Barbados averages 80/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Barbados?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Holetown currently scores highest at 83/100 (Safe). Bridgetown scores lowest at 76/100.
Where does this Barbados 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.