Overview
- The State Department raised Saint Lucia to a Level 2 travel advisory on July 10, adding a new crime indicator to warn Americans to exercise increased caution.
- The advisory says U.S. citizens and other foreigners have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape, and notes that in some cases U.S. citizens have been killed.
- Officials report violent crimes have occurred at tourist sites, including some resorts, and they warned that local police response times may be slower than in the United States.
- The department also highlights that petty theft, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, is common in busy tourist areas and offers specific safety tips for travelers.
- The update follows several recent U.S. travel advisories for popular destinations and could affect traveler decisions, insurance purchases and tourism industry planning in Saint Lucia.