U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
The advisory level was increased to 2. The “Crime” indicator was added.
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Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Saint Lucia scores 46/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Saint Lucia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Saint Lucia destination assessed, Castries scores highest (46/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Saint Lucia: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Saint Lucia destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Saint Lucia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Saint Lucia Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Saint Lucia averages 46/100. 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, Castries currently scores highest at 46/100 (Use Caution).
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.