World Population Review names Anguilla safest island in the Caribbean for 2025

ANGUILLA--If safety is at the top of your vacation checklist, one tiny Caribbean island just earned top honors for peace, calm beaches and a world-class food scene.

Anguilla was named the safest destination in the Caribbean, according to a 2025 ranking from World Population Review, which evaluates crime, policing and political stability based on data from the Global Peace Index.

"Anguilla crime rates are the lowest in the Caribbean, with very few violent or petty crimes to mar its reputation as a tropical oasis," the report found. "Tourists can feel safe and at ease in tranquil Anguilla." While the review noted that drug-related offenses are "moderate," it added that such crimes rarely affect visitors.

The U.S. Department of State also lists Anguilla at a Level 1 travel advisory, the lowest possible risk level, advising tourists to simply exercise normal precautions.

Following Anguilla in the World Population Review’s safety ranking were Barbados, St. Barts, Martinique, the Cayman Islands and Aruba. John Rose, chief risk adviser for Altour, a global travel management company, said Anguilla’s ranking stems from several distinct advantages.

"Its isolation and limited access points also reduce cross-border criminal activity, and tourism is managed in a more controlled, boutique environment," Rose told Fox News Digital. The designation is a meaningful recognition not only for traveler confidence but also from a tourism economics perspective, he added.

Anguilla was also recognized by Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards as one of the top islands globally — and the highest-ranked in the Caribbean — earning praise for its friendly hospitality, diverse cuisine and luxury resorts. Experts and travel blogs often highlight Anguilla as a remote, exclusive escape free of shopping malls, cruise ships and high-rises where travelers can soak up crystal clear water, white sand beaches and fresh seafood feasts.

World Population Review’s 2025 “Safest Countries in the Caribbean” list includes only six places: 1 Anguilla, 2 Barbados, 3 St. Barthélemy, 4 Martinique, 5 Cayman Islands, 6 Aruba. St. Maarten does not appear on that list, so WPR does not assign it a rank for 2025.

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