U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travelin Trinidad and Tobago due to crime, health, and terrorism. Some areas have an increased risk.
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Is Trinidad and Tobago safe? 🇹🇹
Americas · Updated
As of October 2026, Trinidad and Tobago scores 59/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Trinidad and Tobago Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 2 Trinidad and Tobago destinations assessed, Scarborough scores highest (64/100), while Port of Spain scores lowest (53/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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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).
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Trinidad and Tobago destinations by safety score
#1🇹🇹ScarboroughModerate · updated 13 October 202664#2🇹🇹Port of SpainModerate · updated 18 October 202653
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03 · Evidence Signals
Trinidad and Tobago safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 50 | CA / US |
| 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 · 2025 | 74/100 | 74 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 53/100 | 53 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 5.0 / 100k | 84 | 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 59/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 18 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Trinidad and Tobago?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Scarborough currently scores highest at 64/100 (Moderate). Port of Spain scores lowest at 53/100.
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.