Safety in Vanuatu combines disaster preparedness with everyday personal security. The country faces several natural hazards that can threaten people, infrastructure and essential services. Vanuatu’s Disaster Risk Management system covers risk reduction, preparedness, warnings, emergency response, evacuation, assistance and recovery. Tropical cyclones, flooding, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic activity, drought and bush fires require different forms of preparation. Crime includes violent and property offences, domestic and sexual violence, drug offences, fraud and digital crime. Police data for 2023 most often recorded intentional assault, domestic violence, theft and malicious damage to property. The available figures are not complete because a 2022 cyber-attack affected the police records system and data from Torba was missing. Violent crime is generally rare, while theft, break-ins and sexual harassment or assault require greater care after dark, in isolated places and around bars and clubs in Port Vila. Disaster risks and crime risks have different warning signs, responsible services and response measures. A practical safety plan therefore combines reliable hazard warnings, knowledge of evacuation arrangements and sensible precautions for movement, property and personal security.
Safety in Vanuatu
Safety in Vanuatu covers protection from both major disasters and crime. Key disaster hazards include tropical cyclones, flooding, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic activity, drought and bush fires. Crime is generally limited, but theft, break-ins, violence and sexual offences require greater care in specific situations and places.
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