Bermuda
Safety and security
Crime
Bermuda has a moderate crime rate driven in part by the drugs scene. Serious incidents, including use of weapons, do occur. Take precautions to safeguard yourself and your possessions. Common crimes include burglary, mugging, theft of unattended baggage and belongings, and theft of items from rental scooters.
The Bermuda Police Service website provides Tourist Safety Tips. Take particular care after dark.
Stick to well-lit parts of the island and avoid quieter, darker streets. There have been incidents of sexual assault. If you need help, contact the Bermuda Police Service in the first instance.
Road Travel
Tourists are not allowed to drive cars in Bermuda.
Buses, ferries and taxis are generally safe, frequent and efficient. You can’t hire a car in Bermuda, but 50cc scooters are readily available for public hire. A small number of 2-person minicars are offered as an alternative to motorcycles in some locations. Driving is on the left, as in the UK. Roads are narrow, winding and undulating, and traffic may be heavy. Road accidents involving scooters are relatively common, and have resulted in serious injury or even death. You should take care. The national speed limit is 35kmh (22mph) but is lower in some urban areas.
Outside the major urban areas there are few footpaths or street lighting. Take care when out walking, especially at night.
Emergency assistance
As Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory there is no British diplomatic or consular representation. The local authorities deal with all requests for emergency assistance.
In an emergency, dial 911 for a local emergency response.
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Ambulance, Fire, Police - 911
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Marine Rescue - 911
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Bermuda Electric Light Company (BELCO) - 955
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Maritime Operations Centre - (1441) 2971010
Find out more about emergency services for British nationals in Bermuda.
Hospital (Non-Emergency) medical assistance
For non-urgent medical assistance, contact.
- The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) on: (1441) 236 2345
National emergencies
In Bermuda, the Department of Emergency Measures Organisation (DEMO) are responsible for coordination of emergency notification, assistance and support.
For all non 911 emergencies, you can contact the DEMO on.
- Emergency Broadcast Station - FM 100.1 MHz
- Emergency Measures Organisation - (1441) 295 0011