This British Overseas Territory consists of 60 glamorous Caribbean islands full of lush expanses of tropical flora, sun-drenched beaches and unique culture.
More than 28 million people spend their holidays in the Netherlands British Virginislands Every year, virtually no one falls prey to violent crime, statistics show.
Like most destinations, there is a fair amount of crime, but it is certainly low.
LATEST NEWS from the British Virgin Islands:
March 28 – BVI Premier condemns death of local lawyer – Actions announced
BVI Prime Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley said His administration will provide local police with a variety of resources to help them find the murder of attorney Jamal S. Smith.
Wheatley urged members of the public to contact the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) if they have any information regarding this case.
Mr Smith’s irrational death will be remembered, Prime Minister Wheatley said.
“In Mr. Smith, the Virgin Islands has lost a very talented and valuable member of our community. Mr. Smith and the law firm he founded, Thornton Smith, are highly respected in the areas of corporate law and intellectual property rights,” he said.
Crime statistics in BVI
With 45.83 points, Crime levels in the BVI are considered low. Let’s take a look at some other interesting statistics, according to Numbeo.
| Crime level | 45.83 | Moderate | |
| Increase in crime in the last three years | 66.67 | High | |
| Concerns about home invasions and stolen items | 33.33 | Low | |
| Worries about robberies or robberies | 37.50 | Low | |
| Getting your car stolen | 16.67 | Very low | |
| Getting things stolen from your car | 27.08 | Low | |
| Afraid of being attacked | 41.67 | Moderate | |
| Afraid of being offended | 45.83 | Moderate | |
| Concerns about physical assault because of skin color, ethnicity, gender, or religion | 8.33 | Very low | |
| Problems with drug addicts and drug dealers | 64.58 | High | |
| Vandalism and theft | 50:00 | Moderate | |
| Frequency of violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 47.92 | Moderate |
Areas to avoid
Apart from avoiding remote areas and poorly lit streets after dark, neither Neither international government agencies nor local tourism companies recommend that travelers avoid visiting a particular neighborhood in the British Virgin Islands.
Official travel advice
US travel advice
The US government ranks the British Virgin Islands as one of the safest destinations in the world.
It only recommends that travelers take “normal precautions” during their visit.
Travel advice for Canada
Although petty crime can occur, the chance of becoming a victim of it is quite small, says the Canadian government.
Canada recommends that travelers follow authorities’ warnings regarding ocean currents as they may pose a risk to your safety.
Safety Tips for British Virgin Islands
As mentioned above, traveling to the British Virgin Islands is extremely safe. However, don’t forget to keep these common sense recommendations in mind.
- As with most destinations, avoid carrying large amounts of cash. – It is not necessary.
- In case of a robbery, do not resist.
- Avoid solo travel to remote or unguarded beaches at night.
- Search official sites to find out which beaches are safe for swimming.
- Do not leave your valuables unattended on the beach.
