Safest cities in Trinidad and Tobago
2 cities with 100k+ population · data updated 2026-09-04
What official travel advice warns about
Terrorism
- Terrorism in Trinidad and TobagoAlthough there is no recent history of terrorism in Trinidad and Tobago, attacks cannot be ruled out.
Violent crime and assault
- Protecting yourself and your belongingsCriminals may carry out attacks, ranging from the threat of violence to sexual assault and robbery, kidnapping for ransom, rape and murder. A significant portion of violent crime in Trinidad and Tobago is gang-related. You can take precautions against being targeted:
- Drug assisted robbery and sexual assaultThere have been reports of criminals in Trinidad and Tobago using drugs, deception and sexual solicitation, including via dating apps, to facilitate robbery and sexual assault. Victims may be lured and drugged or beaten and robbed. Incidents have occurred in bars, nightclubs, hotels and on city streets, sometimes involving groups working together.
- Carnival and other large-scale eventsRobberies and opportunistic crime may occur during the carnival period. If you are attending a large-scale event, such as the Carnival celebrations in Trinidad, you should take sensible precautions and always be aware of your surroundings. Avoid displaying jewellery or valuable items that may attract attention of criminals. Practice caution at…
- Drink spikingAvoid accepting drinks from anyone you do not know, and do not leave drinks unattended.
Outdoor activities and adventure tourism
- Providers of recreational and adventure tourism may not meet UK safety standards. Check safety standards and make sure you’re insured if you take part in activities like boat trips, water sports, quad biking or horse riding.
Laws and cultural differences
- Laws on clothingIt is an offence for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing or bring any into the country.
- Illegal drugs penaltiesTrinidad and Tobago has decriminalised the possession of up to 30g of cannabis or up to 5g of cannabis resin. However, you’re not allowed to smoke cannabis in public spaces or while operating a vehicle.
- LGBT+ travellersIn March 2025, consensual same-sex activity was reinstated as a crime punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment. It is also illegal for LGBT+ foreign nationals to enter the country. However, neither of these laws has been enforced in recent times. It is possible LGBT+ visitors could receive negative attention if they show affection in public.
- TrespassingIf you enter private property without permission, you may face a fine of up to 750,000 Trinidad and Tobago Dollars or imprisonment for up to 25 years. Local laws allow legal occupants of private property to use defensive and even deadly force against trespassers.
Transport risks
- Road travelCriminals may carry out attacks in vehicles. You can take precautions against being targeted by:
- Driving standards and road conditionsDriving standards in Trinidad and Tobago are mixed. High-speed road accidents on the main highways in Trinidad often result in fatalities. There have been accidents caused by drink-driving, including on the Beetham-Churchill Roosevelt Highway to and from the airport.
Extreme weather and natural disasters
- HurricanesThe Caribbean hurricane season normally runs from June to November. Trinidad and Tobago is rarely affected by hurricanes, but can have severe storms. You can monitor local and international weather updates from the US National Hurricane Center and check the World Meteorological Organisation weather reports for Trinidad and Tobago.
- EarthquakesEarthquakes are a risk in Trinidad and Tobago. The last serious earthquake was in 2018 and caused damage to some buildings and communication networks. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency website has advice about what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
- Volcanic eruptionsMonitor the alert level of ‘Kick’em Jenny’, an underwater volcano located off the coast of Grenada and about 200km from Trinidad. It erupts every few years. Follow the advice of the local authorities if there is increased activity.
Headings and opening lines from the UK FCDO “Safety and security” travel advice for Trinidad and Tobago, updated 2026-07-30 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Read the full advice on gov.uk →
Country figures
- Homicide rate
- 41.52 /100k2024
- Income inequality
- Gini 40.21992
- Human development
- HDI 0.8072023
- Income
- $36,080/yrGNI per capita PPP
- Road deaths
- 9.3 /100kWHO, 2019
- Political stability
- 72/100WGI, 2024 · higher = more stable
- Rule of law
- 51/100WGI, 2024
- Corruption perceptions
- 41/100Transparency Intl, 2025 · higher = cleaner
- Natural-hazard risk
- 2.9/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Women, Peace & Security
- 0.69GIWPS, 2025 · 0-1, higher = better
- Air quality
- 13.8 µg/m³PM2.5, 2023 · WHO guideline is 5
- Safe drinking water
- 69%of population, 2024 · WHO/UNICEF JMP
- Healthcare capacity
- 4.2 doctors /1k2.4 hospital beds per 1,000
Natural hazards
- Earthquake
- 5.9/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Cyclone
- 5.7/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Drought
- 2.8/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
Hazard types scoring under 1 out of 10 are not listed.
Same-sex sexual activity is criminalized in Trinidad and Tobago (as of 2025). This describes the law on the books, not necessarily enforcement practice.
How Trinidad and Tobago compares
| Measure | Trinidad and Tobago | World median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 42 /100k | 2.4 /100k | +39 /100k — better for World median |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 40.2 | 35.2 | +5.0 — better for World median |
| Human development (HDI) | 0.807 | 0.763 | +0.044 — better for Trinidad and Tobago |
| Road deaths | 9.3 /100k | 15.4 /100k | −6.1 /100k — better for Trinidad and Tobago |
| Rule of law | 51/100 | 52/100 | −1/100 — better for World median |
| Corruption perceptions | 41/100 | 39/100 | +2/100 — better for Trinidad and Tobago |
| Air quality (PM2.5) | 13.8 µg/m³ | 19.7 µg/m³ | −5.9 µg/m³ — better for Trinidad and Tobago |
| Natural-hazard risk | 2.9/10 | 3.8/10 | −0.9/10 — better for Trinidad and Tobago |
| Measure | Trinidad and Tobago | North America median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 42 /100k | 15 /100k | +26 /100k — better for North America median |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 40.2 | 41.8 | −1.6 — better for Trinidad and Tobago |
| Human development (HDI) | 0.807 | 0.776 | +0.031 — better for Trinidad and Tobago |
| Road deaths | 9.3 /100k | 14.8 /100k | −5.5 /100k — better for Trinidad and Tobago |
| Rule of law | 51/100 | 53/100 | −2/100 — better for North America median |
| Corruption perceptions | 41/100 | 37/100 | +4/100 — better for Trinidad and Tobago |
| Air quality (PM2.5) | 13.8 µg/m³ | 15.4 µg/m³ | −1.6 µg/m³ — better for Trinidad and Tobago |
| Natural-hazard risk | 2.9/10 | 4.0/10 | −1.1/10 — better for Trinidad and Tobago |
Medians, not means, so one extreme country cannot drag the reference value. Each row compares only the countries that have a published figure for that measure, and differences are plain arithmetic between stored values.
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