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The island has it share of crime for is size. The important thing was mentioned above. USE COMMON SENSE!!!!!!! and you will have no trouble. If you choose to get shit faced drunk, flash a bunch of cash, and stumble down the beach then you deserve what you get.
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Well from where I am coming from - Trinidad anywhere is safer statistics wise. I can't find the exat figure but its been about 180 murders for the year. And that's how many bodies they have found. Unofficial figure for last year was 582, official 387.
And now they have convicted the opposition leader of corruption, thrown him in prision. And though it hasn't been announced as yet are going to call a snap election.
Still Banana republics are cool!
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When I visited SP three weeks again, I felt very safe... actually much safer than I ever have in a foreign country. I've been to Jamaica, Cancun and the Cayman Islands, and by far San Pedro left me with a better sense of security than these other places. I do agree... crime in the US is way more common than down in San Pedro and I should know Houston sees violent crimes on a daily basis. The important thing is to be aware of your surroundings at all time.
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Scuba, Yes, plenty of violent crime in Boston lately. That's why I've owned property in Belize for more than 10 years and have lived on AC full time for nearly 6. I'm not saying that San Pedro is like East LA. But we do have our share of serious crimes. Murder and rape (even of tourists) among those crimes. To say that 5 or 6 murders per year in a community of 15,000 is normal or very safe is b.s. All I'm saying is be careful and aware in San Pedro and wherever you are, US included.
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Everyone above aren't just whistling Dixie. There is more crime in a given day in any US city than during a year in San Pedro. I have been traveling to Belize for eight years and have never felt threaten. Leave your worries at home. Have NO FEAR you will have a great memorable vacation.
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When I say 'Major' crime, I mean the stuff that happens on a regular basis. Murder is unusual on this island, especially of average joe tourist. I feel very comfortable here.
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Years ago while in San Juan a man in the shopping district yelled out " I am old and tired,if you want come take from me what you will". He was beat and robbed with no help from anyone. If you don't want an answer to your question, don't ask.
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If you behave sensibly as people have said above and in addition steer well clear of the drug scene you should experience AC as a low-key, pleasant and safe venue. It is not crime free, but there really is very little reported crime above petty theft.
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Dad always told me: whereever there are people, there will be crimes.
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