Aruba's safety scores high in the Caribbean.
ORANJESTAD - Recently, the British news outlet "The Telegraph" published an analysis of violent crime in the Caribbean and its potential impact on tourism. According to the article, Aruba has the highest "safety score" of any Caribbean island.
Several islands in the Caribbean are experiencing a significant increase in violent crime, including homicides, robberies, and assaults. Trinidad and Tobago recently declared a state of emergency in an attempt to combat the wave of violence, a step that reflects the gravity of the situation in the country. In addition to raising questions about local safety, the increase in crime may deter tourists, who are essential to the economies of many of the region's islands.
Not all Caribbean islands face the same level of crime. Aruba and Bermuda ranks first and second as the safest islands in the Caribbean, each with a score of 90 points, followed by the British Virgin Islands with 89 points. Barbados, Bonaire, Curaçao, Dominica, and Grenada follow with a safety score of 80 points.
While some Caribbean islands face serious challenges with crime, destinations like Aruba maintain a safe and attractive environment for tourists. For tourists considering visiting the islands in the Caribbean, the article recommends researching the safety situation of a destination before deciding to travel to a Caribbean destination.