Bermuda - Security

May 30, 2025

Overall Crime and Safety in Bermuda

There is minimal risk from crime in Bermuda, which has reduced significantly in recent years. However, serious incidents, including the use of weapons, do occur. Take precautions to safeguard yourself and your possessions.

Specific areas of concern:

There are a few dangerous areas in Bermuda which it is advisable to avoid. Specifically, the area around Court street in Hamilton, which is known locally as Back o' Town, has a reputation for drug dealing.

Maritime Issues:

Crime against yachts here is rarely reported.

Reported Incidents:

August 2018, Bermuda Police Public Advisory: Over the last few weeks, a number of personal watercraft as well as commercial vessels have been broken into and had items taken from vessels. In some cases, large amounts of alcohol, boat parts and other valuables such as fishing equipment have been removed and these occurrences have been island-wide.

General Emergency Numbers:

For more detail see Emergencies in General Info.

 

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