Is there a lot of crime in Bahamas?
We asked people if there is a lot of crime. They answered...
"The Bahamas is generally considered to be a safe destination with a low crime rate, particularly when compared to other Caribbean countries. However, crimes such as theft and taxi scams still occur in Nassau and Freeport, the country’s two largest cities. In particular, tourists should take care to protect their belongings when walking through unknown neighborhoods or when using public transportation. Additionally, petty street crime such as pickpocketing and purse-snatching is on the rise in certain areas, so travelers should always be aware of their surroundings," remarked another expat in Bahamas.
"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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Is there a lot of crime in Bahamas?
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of InternationalTravel.ai and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and InternationalTravel.ai, 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. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
