UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Is Bahamas safe? 🇧🇸
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As of October 2026, Bahamas scores 62/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 5 Bahamas destinations assessed, Great Exuma scores highest (70/100), while Nassau scores lowest (54/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Bahamas: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Bahamas destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇸Great ExumaSafe · updated 27 August 202670#2🇧🇸ExumaModerate · updated 29 July 202666#3🇧🇸FreeportModerate · updated 29 July 202666#4🇧🇸Exuma Harbour EstatesModerate · updated 13 October 202654#5🇧🇸NassauModerate · updated 13 October 202654
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03 · Evidence Signals
Bahamas safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 75 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 32.2 / 100k | 14 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 83/100 | 83 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 62/100 | 62 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| 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?
On our composite index Bahamas averages 62/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 13 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Bahamas?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Great Exuma currently scores highest at 70/100 (Safe). Nassau scores lowest at 54/100.
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.