Bermuda has relatively little crime, but sporadic incidents of pickpocketing and petty theft do occur, especially during high tourism season (April-October). Be sure to leave valuables in a hotel safe if one is available. Theft of motor scooters and mopeds can be a problem. If you rent one, lock your cargo bag while riding and be sure to lock the bike when you park it. It's wise to avoid deserted areas, especially after nightfall, and to remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Use caution in the area of Hamilton known as "back of town," which is several streets inland from Front Street. Don't walk alone there at night. If you must visit there, go with a Bermudian with whom you have established a friendship. In bars and nightclubs do not leave your drinks unattended—isolated cases of drinks being spiked with date-rape drugs have occurred.
For the latest information, contact your country's travel advisory agency.
Dos & Don'ts
Do respect the first rule of Bermuda: Do not wear beach attire off the beach. Also, do not wear beach attire when riding a bicycle—it is considered offensive.
Do greet people on the street with "Good morning," "Good afternoon" or "Good evening." Similarly, do say "please" and "thank you" to assistants, servers and hotel staff. Bermudians appreciate those pleasantries and consider it rude not to say them.
Do look both ways before crossing streets, especially if you are not used to traffic on the left side of the road.
Do carry prescription drugs in original containers with labels. Because of regulations, you should also carry a copy of the prescription and a letter from your doctor giving the reason the medicine was prescribed.
Don't waste water by leaving on taps or by leaving them dripping. Water is precious, especially in the summer months.
Don't remove shells from the beach or coral from the reefs.
Do apply sunblock even on cloudy days. It's very easy to become sunburned in Bermuda.
