Four Caribbean countries where visitors need to take extra caution

Haiti

In Haiti, which ranked second with 68 points, some of the most common crimes include robberies, kidnapping and murder.

Some of the concerns the Haiti police have raised in relation to crime is the harbouring of criminals by family, according to local news outlets.

In its travel advisory to Haiti, the U.S warned its citizens of violent crimes.

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Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents or emergencies. Protests, tire burning, and road blockages are frequent and often spontaneous.