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As of July 2026, Trinidad and Tobago scores 53/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 2 Trinidad and Tobago destinations assessed, Scarborough scores highest (56/100), while Port of Spain scores lowest (50/100).
01 · Official Guidance
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
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories) | 50 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 40.4 / 100k | 9 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 44.3% | 41 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 3.7% | 81 | 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 | 84 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index Trinidad and Tobago averages 53/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Scarborough currently scores highest at 56/100 (Moderate). Port of Spain scores lowest at 50/100.
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.