Antigua and Barbuda ranks below the Caribbean average for organised crime exposure, according to the 2025 Global Organised Crime Index, highlighting relatively lower levels of criminal market activity compared with several regional peers.

The country recorded a criminality score of 3.03 on a 10-point scale, placing it among eight CARICOM member states below the regional average of 4.27. Lower scores indicate less exposure to organised crime networks and illicit markets.

Antigua and Barbuda’s score positions it close to countries such as Barbados (2.90) and St. Kitts and Nevis (3.10), and well below higher-risk jurisdictions including Jamaica (5.93), Guyana (5.78) and Haiti (6.53), which recorded the highest level of criminality in the bloc.

The data, published by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime, reflects the prevalence and impact of organised criminal activity, including drug trafficking and other illicit markets.

Despite relatively lower exposure, the broader Caribbean remains a key transit zone for cocaine trafficking, ranking third globally due to its location along major smuggling routes.

The findings suggest that while Antigua and Barbuda faces ongoing regional risks, its level of organised crime activity remains comparatively moderate within the Caribbean context.