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St. Lucia
Our rating, plus the advisories, health notices, emergency numbers and crime data behind it, from official sources checked Oct 20, 2026.
Nepsis threat assessment
St. Lucia
Reviewed Oct 20, 2026. Scored with our published method; never below the State Department level.
Crime and scams sets the level.
Top actions
- Avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark, and take care walking alone off main roads.
- Use only licensed taxis, including for your transfer from UVF, and agree on the fare first.
- Check the Atlantic hurricane forecast during your stay, since the season runs through November.
Know before you go
Dial 911 for police, fire or ambulance; Atlantic hurricane season runs through November, so follow local forecasts.
Official advisories
What governments say right now.
Checked Oct 20, 2026. We link every source so you can read it yourself.
| U.S. State Department | Level 2: Exercise increased caution (updated Jul 9, 2026) Read it → |
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| UK Foreign Office (FCDO) | Last updated Dec 10, 2025. Latest change: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘ Entry requirements’ page). Read it → |
| CDC health notices | No active CDC travel health notice for this country. CDC travel notices → |
| Emergency numbers | Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police) |
| Main airport | UVF |
Crime and scams
What the UK Foreign Office advises.
Excerpt from UK FCDO travel advice, lightly trimmed for travelers outside the UK. This advice covers all of Saint Lucia, not only St. Lucia. Full FCDO safety advice →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Large-scale events
Most visits are trouble free but robberies and opportunistic crime may occur during the periods of and around large-scale events such as the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival in May and Saint Lucia Carnival in July. If you are attending a large-scale event take sensible precautions and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Avoid displaying jewellery or valuable items that may attract attention of criminals. Do not leave your drinks unattended, practice caution at crowded events and have a clear plan to return home safely after attending any events.
Crime and assault
There have been incidents of crime in St Lucia including murder, armed robbery and sexual assault.
There is a continuing serious risk of homicides, primarily gang related and involving guns. Some incidents have taken place in public areas.
Take precautions to protect your personal safety
- make sure your accommodation is secure – this also applies if you’re staying on a yacht
- take care when walking alone off main roads
- take particular care around large gatherings, including street and beach parties, especially after dark or during the festival season
- avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark
- only use licensed taxis
- do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery
- leave valuables and travel documents in your hotel safe or a safety deposit box
What this page is
Built on official data.
Our rating above is built on the official government and police data on this page, checked Oct 20, 2026. It does not replace your government's advisory. Planning a trip here? A Nepsis kit turns it into an arrival plan you can carry. See the kits.