Is Jamaica safe in 2026?
Jamaica scores 79.7/100 on the live safety index — generally safe. The main pressure on the score comes from crime, natural disasters, economy. The score has been stable for 21 days. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 79.7/100).
79.7 /100generally safe
30-day trend
Jamaica's score changed by +0.6 over the last 22 days (79.1 → 79.7) — within normal day-to-day noise. No single event moved the index.
Risk factors
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Conflict & War
1.9/34.1 safety points.
Official travel advisory
2 Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. State Department places Jamaica at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution citing crime and health. Our live index reads 79.7/100. That advisory was last revised Jun 23, 2026, 115 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Violent crime affects the whole island, and Jamaica's government-reported homicide rate ranks among the highest in the Western Hemisphere, though resort and tourist zones record fewer violent incidents than other regions. Armed robbery and sexual assault occur frequently, with assaults reported to the U.S. embassy by tourists staying at resorts; police follow-up is often slow, and arrests frequently end without a verdict. Crime concentrates in named communities across Kingston and St. Andrew, St. James, St. Catherine, Clarendon, Hanover, Westmoreland, Manchester, St. Ann, St. Elizabeth and St. Thomas. Medical capacity is limited outside major centers, with sparse ambulance coverage, up-front payment demanded by private hospitals, and air ambulance evacuation starting near 30,000 USD.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised Jun 23, 2026. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
No threat events have been recorded for Jamaica — the index is holding on baseline factors alone.
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 79.7/100 (generated )
No recent events or score momentum indicate a stable outlook.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Jamaica |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 79.7 | — | |
| Cuba | 65.5 | −14.2 | |
| Cayman Islands | 94.9 | +15.2 | |
| Haiti | 55.1 | −24.7 | |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 91.2 | +11.5 | |
| Dominican Republic | 83.2 | +3.5 |