The Bahamas - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution in The Bahamas due to crime . Crime Violent crime, including armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, can occur anywhere in The Bahamas. Most crime occurs in Nassau and Freeport on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands. Stay alert in the “Over the Hill” area in Nassau, south of Shirley Street, where gangs have killed residents. Stay alert in vacation rental properties, especially where private security is not present. Jet skis, boating, and licenses Boating is not well regulated. Injuries and deaths have occurred. There have been reports of sexual assaults

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