Travelers will be happy to hear Aruba is one of the safest islands in the Caribbean.
In fact, the United Nations and the British Foreign Office recently designated it as ‘ one of the safest getaways for travelers in 2024.
The beautiful beaches, delicious food and modern infrastructure, which rivals first world countries, also attract international tourists looking to make the most of their tropical holiday.
LATEST NEWS from Aruba:
March 13 – Aruba issues an environmental alert after neighboring Bonaire sees its coasts threatened by an oil spill
An oil spill is about to hit Bonaire’s mangrove forests and national parks. The authorities are concerned because this island is only 189 km away from Aruba.
This potential ecological threat has prompted the government issue an environmental warning.
According to Rino Hermans, director of Aruba’s Crisis Management Office (CMO), “We have divided the territory of Aruba into four sections, so that each department has oversight,” he said. Reuters. During the interview, he also assured that the country is working to protect its beaches and turtle nesting areas from possible risks.
To achieve this goal, Aruba has formed a cleaning team consisting of 60 local employees ready to tackle the problem.
Crime statistics in Aruba
With only two cases per 100,000 inhabitants, the murder rate in Aruba is quite low. This represents a score of only 24.15 points, according to the statistics obtained Numbeo.
Let’s take a look at other statistics that can help you make an informed decision when considering traveling to Aruba.
| Crime rate | 24.15 | Low | |
| Crime rates in the last 3 years | 58.12 | Moderate | |
| Burglary and theft at home | 31.33 | Low | |
| Worries about robberies or robberies | 24.17 | Low | |
| Worried about car theft | 24.77 | Low | |
| Getting your belongings stolen from vehicles | 36.97 | Low | |
| Concerns about physical violence | 20.62 | Low | |
| Concerns about verbal abuse | 25:00 | Low | |
| Concerns about physical attacks based on skin color, ethnicity, gender, or religion | 18.29 | Very low | |
| Worry about being attacked by people who use or sell illegal drugs | 50.62 | Moderate |
Areas to avoid
Aruba is one of those places where you don’t have to worry about which areas you should or shouldn’t visit.
Lately, however, authorities have recommended being more careful when visiting San Nicolas and secluded beaches, especially at night. Visitors should be especially careful during major local festivities, when many people gather to celebrate. This increases the risk of pickpockets.
Official travel advice
US Travel advice
According to the US government, Aruba is at level 1. This means that visitors are only allowed to take normal precautions when they are in the city.
This happens because violent crimes are virtually non-existent in Aruba.
Travel advice for Canada
The Canadian government is asking its citizens to take “normal safety measures” when visiting the island.
Although the risk is low, they warn travelers that crime rates tend to rise between January and March, when national celebrations take place in the country.
Additionally, they are encouraging Canadians to get vaccinated against rabies if they plan to come into close contact with the island’s wildlife.
Safety tips for Aruba
Since no trip is completely risk-free, follow these tips for a safer trip.
- Don’t drink too much alcohol, as this makes you an easy target for thieves.
- Solo travelers should be especially careful when visiting San Nicolas and the red light district.
- Try never to leave your belongings unattended during a day at the beach.
- Do not use ATMs at night or in remote areas.
- Please note that topless or nude sunbathing is prohibited on the entire island.
- Plastic bags are prohibited. So don’t use them.
- Please note that it is illegal to disturb the wildlife on the island.
- Make sure you always have some local currency with you as some companies do not accept credit or debit cards.
