Is there a lot of crime in New Providence?
We asked people if there is a lot of crime. They answered...
"Yes, unfortunately the crime rate is fairly high. The Murder rate is extremely high for the population. Most of the crime happens in the sketchy areas and is drug or gang related so does not affect us directly. However be careful with your money in town as robberies are fairly common for those who do not take precautions," said a member in New Providence, Bahamas.
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"New Providence does not have a higher crime rate than other cities of its size. However, crime does occur there, particularly in the areas with higher percentages of poverty and problems of social and economic inequality," remarked another expat who made the move to New Providence, Bahamas.
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Is there a lot of crime in New Providence?
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