Vacation destination slapped with increased travel advisory due to ‘violent crime’

The U.S.State Departmenthas issued an increased travel advisory pertaining to Grenada, due to the “risk of crime.”

The Level 2 advisory was updated Jan.5, with a warning about “violent crime.” Americans have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape.

“In some cases, American citizens have been killed.Police response times are not as fast as one may expect in the United States,” the advisory says.

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Grenada lies in theeastern Caribbean Seaas part of the West Indies. 

It’s about 125 miles north of Venezuela.

The State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Grenada.(iStock)

“Do not answer your door at your hotel or residence unless you know who it is,” the advisory states.

“Response time to law enforcement and security requests can at times be quite slow.”

Travelers are also advised to use caution when walking ordriving at nightand to stay aware of their surroundings.

“In some cases, American citizens have been killed.Police response times are not as fast as one may expect in the United States,” the new advisory notes.(iStock)

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About 16.8 million Americans visitedthe Caribbeanin 2024, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization.

The U.S.Embassy is located in the country’s capital of St.George, which is the biggest city on the island.

About 16.8 million Americans visited the Caribbean in 2024.(iStock)

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Tourism is a major contributor to regional economies, and there is a level of police protection that regional governments provide to tourist areas, the same source noted. 

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The State Department has four travel advisory levels to help travelersassess safety risksbefore visiting other countries.

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The advisory levels are: Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions;Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution;Level 3 – Reconsider Travel;and Level 4 – Do Not Travel.

Ashley J.