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As of July 2026, Jamaica scores 30/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 2 Jamaica destinations assessed, Montego Bay scores highest (30/100), while Kingston scores lowest (30/100).
01 · Official Guidance
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Hurricane Melissa Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a major hurricane in Jamaica in October 2025. All Western parishes suffered significant damage and some communities are still without electricity and piped water.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Jamaica: exercise a high degree of caution.
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 72 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 49.4 / 100k | 5 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 60.0% | 60 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 8.1% | 65 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 74/100 | 74 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 56/100 | 56 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index Jamaica averages 30/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Montego Bay currently scores highest at 30/100 (Use Caution). Kingston scores lowest at 30/100.
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.