Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Saint Lucia: exercise normal security precautions.
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Is Saint Lucia safe? 🇱🇨
Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Saint Lucia scores 76/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 2 Saint Lucia destinations assessed, Praslin scores highest (77/100), while Castries scores lowest (74/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
02 · Destinations
Saint Lucia destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Saint Lucia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 100 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 39.0 / 100k | 10 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2018 | 85.5% | 91 | UN SDG Global Database (2018) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 84/100 | 84 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 66/100 | 66 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 8.9 / 100k | 69 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Saint Lucia safety FAQ
Is Saint Lucia safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Saint Lucia averages 76/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Saint Lucia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Praslin currently scores highest at 77/100 (Safe). Castries scores lowest at 74/100.
Where does this Saint Lucia 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.