U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Kitts and Nevis is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe? 🇰🇳
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As of October 2026, Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 28/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Saint Kitts and Nevis Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Saint Kitts and Nevis destination assessed, Basseterre scores highest (28/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Saint Kitts and Nevis: exercise normal security precautions.
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Saint Kitts and Nevis destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Saint Kitts and Nevis safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 64.2 / 100k | 1 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 85/100 | 85 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 68/100 | 68 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 23.1 / 100k | 36 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Saint Kitts and Nevis safety FAQ
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Saint Kitts and Nevis Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Saint Kitts and Nevis averages 28/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 13 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Basseterre currently scores highest at 28/100 (Use Caution).
Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.