The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 advisory to exercise caution when visiting the Commonwealth of the Bahamas in 2023. Burglaries, sexual assault, and armed robberies have occurred in Nassau on New Providence, Paradise Island, and Freeport on Grand Bahama. These are popular tourist areas with various resorts.
The advisory adds that the “Over the Hill” area (south of Shirley Street) in Nassau is an area of increased criminal activity. Travelers are also advised to be vigilant if they stay in rental vacation properties that do not have their own private security companies.
The State Department advises travelers not to physically resist any robbery attempts. Vacationers
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