{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/bahamas/exuma","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:19:22.494Z","place":{"city":"Exuma","country":"Bahamas","countryCode":"BS","lat":23.9685,"lon":-76.1799049},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.83,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Travel advice from various sources indicates a need for caution, with some highlighting common tourist mistakes and others addressing safety concerns.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":55,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be aware of petty crime, potential for more serious incidents, and specific risks like water-related accidents.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Exuma is limited, the Bahamas has a high homicide rate, suggesting a risk of violent crime that could affect tourists."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Petty theft and pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas, especially where crowds gather."},"safeAreas":["Great Exuma (resort areas)","Out Islands (e.g., Little Exuma, Staniel Cay)"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overpriced tours or services","Distraction theft at crowded tourist spots"],"zones":[{"name":"Georgetown","level":"caution","note":"Main hub, exercise caution with petty crime and be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Great Exuma (resort areas)","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe, but remain vigilant against opportunistic theft."},{"name":"Great Exuma (less populated areas)","level":"caution","note":"Exercise increased caution, especially after dark, due to lower visibility and fewer people."},{"name":"Out Islands (e.g., Little Exuma, Staniel Cay)","level":"safe","note":"Typically very safe due to low population density, but always be aware of your surroundings."},{"name":"Beaches (general)","level":"caution","note":"Be mindful of personal belongings and water safety; rare incidents like shark bites can occur."}]}}