Safe and Smart: A Safety Guide for Tourists Visiting Bermuda

You’ve booked your flights, packed your sunscreen and you’re ready to explore Bermuda’s pink sand beaches and colonial streets. Whether you’re here for a long weekend or a full week, a little planning goes a long way toward enjoying every moment without worry.

Bermuda has a reputation as a low-crime destination, but visitors can still be targets for opportunistic crime, especially when carrying cash, wearing new gear or unfamiliar with local roads. Small precautions make a real difference to how your trip unfolds.

Here’s what every visitor should know before heading out to explore the island.

Protecting your belongings on the beach and in public spaces

Leaving valuables unattended is one of the most common ways visitors lose property in Bermuda. Keep your passport, cash and electronics locked in your hotel safe rather than in a beach bag, and avoid leaving belongings unattended while you swim, even for a few minutes.

Renting and riding safely

Scooters and mopeds are a popular way to see the island, but they come with their own risks. Always wear a helmet, follow local road rules and park in well lit, secure areas. Storage compartments and parked bikes can attract thieves, so treat a rental with the same theft prevention habits you’d use at home.

Staying aware after dark

Hamilton’s back streets can feel different once the bars close for the night. If you’re heading out for the evening, stick to busy well lit routes and let someone know your plans. Walking alone in unfamiliar areas after dark is best avoided, even if your hotel feels close by.

Watching out for opportunistic scams

Most visitors never encounter a scam in Bermuda, but it pays to stay alert. Be wary of unsolicited offers for tours, taxis or excursions that seem too good to be true, and book through your hotel or a verified operator instead. If something feels off, trust your instincts.

Knowing who to call

For emergencies, call 911. For non urgent police matters, call 211. And if you witness something concerning but don’t want to get personally involved, Crime Stoppers Bermuda welcomes anonymous tips from visitors too, not just residents.

Report crime anonymously

Whether you’re staying for a weekend or a whole season, your safety and privacy matter just as much as any resident’s. Crime Stoppers Bermuda never asks for your name or personal details when you report information. Call 800-8477 or use our online form to report anonymously, and leave the island as safely as you arrived.