In 2026, St. Barts (Saint Barthélemy) and Anguilla continue to be ranked as the Caribbean islands with the lowest crime rates. St. Barts, a French overseas collectivity, is famously safe, with virtually non-existent violent crime and very low levels of petty theft; it is one of the few places in the region where people feel comfortable leaving their cars and villas unlocked. Anguilla is also highly rated for safety, primarily due to its small, tight-knit community and high-end tourism model that discourages "drive-by" petty crime. Other notably safe options include the Cayman Islands, particularly Grand Cayman, which boasts a very high standard of living and strict law enforcement. While no location is entirely crime-free, these islands offer a "low-stress" environment where tourists can explore freely without the high-security protocols found in larger Caribbean hubs. Travelers are still advised to use common sense, but on these islands, the "safety risk" is statistically significantly lower than the regional average.