U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Full advisory →Is Trinidad and Tobago safe? 🇹🇹
Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Trinidad and Tobago scores 56/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Trinidad and Tobago Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 1 Trinidad and Tobago destination assessed, New Jersey scores highest (56/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
State of Emergency The Trinidad and Tobago government introduced a State of Emergency on 3 March. The State of Emergency was introduced following persistent violent crime and criminal activity and gives authorities additional powers of search, arrest and detention.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Trinidad and Tobago: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Trinidad and Tobago destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Trinidad and Tobago safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 54 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 40.4 / 100k | 12 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 44.3% | 42 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 3.7% | 87 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 72/100 | 72 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 51/100 | 51 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 5.0 / 100k | 85 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Trinidad and Tobago safety FAQ
Is Trinidad and Tobago safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Trinidad and Tobago Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Trinidad and Tobago averages 56/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 20 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Trinidad and Tobago?
Of the destinations we've assessed, New Jersey currently scores highest at 56/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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.