{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/bahamas/freeport","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:19:02.234Z","place":{"city":"Freeport","country":"Bahamas","countryCode":"BS","lat":26.53333,"lon":-78.7},"safety":{"score":63,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":62,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":64,"travellerSentiment":{"score":58,"label":"Cautious","summary":"Official advisories from Canada and the US, along with news reports of crime and violence, contribute to a cautious sentiment among travelers regarding the safety of the Bahamas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":40,"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":53,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While violent crime is a concern, particularly for residents, visitors should be aware of petty crime and take standard precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While the homicide rate is high for the Bahamas, direct threats to tourists from armed robbery are less common but can occur, particularly in isolated areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded tourist areas and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["High Rock","Freeport International Airport Area"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overpriced taxis or tours","Distraction theft"],"zones":[{"name":"Lucaya","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with resorts, but petty crime can occur."},{"name":"Downtown Freeport","level":"caution","note":"Business district; exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Williams Town","level":"caution","note":"Residential area; be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Pinder's Point","level":"caution","note":"Industrial area; generally less tourist-focused, maintain awareness."},{"name":"High Rock","level":"safe","note":"More remote, generally quieter, but still exercise standard precautions."},{"name":"Freeport International Airport Area","level":"safe","note":"High traffic area; standard vigilance for petty theft."}]}}