{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/barbados/holetown","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:18:51.041Z","place":{"city":"Holetown","country":"Barbados","countryCode":"BB","lat":13.18672,"lon":-59.63808},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Generally Positive","summary":"Travel advisories consistently recommend normal precautions, indicating a generally safe environment for visitors. Recent news highlights isolated incidents but does not suggest widespread danger for tourists.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":74,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":83,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":83,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":81,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-01-23T15:06:44Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/barbados"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security 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However, like many tourist destinations, it experiences petty crime and isolated incidents of more serious crime, particularly in certain areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"While violent crime is not common, there have been isolated incidents, including recent fatal attacks in St. James, the parish where Holetown is located."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Petty theft and pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas, markets, and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Holetown Beach","Limegrove Lifestyle Centre","Folkestone Marine Park"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging for taxis or services","Distraction theft, especially in crowded areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Holetown Beach","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist area with good visibility and amenities."},{"name":"Limegrove Lifestyle Centre","level":"safe","note":"High-end shopping and dining area, generally well-patrolled."},{"name":"West Coast Road (Holetown stretch)","level":"caution","note":"Main road; exercise caution with traffic and be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Folkestone Marine Park","level":"safe","note":"Recreational area, generally safe during daylight hours."},{"name":"Holetown (residential areas)","level":"caution","note":"Some residential areas may have higher petty crime rates; stay aware, especially after dark."}]}}