Is there a lot of crime in Barbados?
We asked people if there is a lot of crime. They answered...
"There is crime, which you hear about often but this is mostly because all news is big news here. The island is small in terms of population so you will hear about every killing that takes place. Mostly it is safe and we have walked alone outside at night without feeling afraid of such things happening to us. As with anywhere you need to take certain precautions and avoid bad areas at night," commented one expat who made the move to Clapham Ridge, Barbados.
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"Barbados is generally considered to be a safe destination for tourists, with low levels of crime. However, petty crime such as pickpocketing and bag snatching can occur in crowded areas, so visitors should take precautions to protect their belongings. Violent crime is rare, but visitors should still exercise caution when travelling alone at night," remarked another expat in Barbados.
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Is there a lot of crime in Barbados?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.