The U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs has for their Travel Advisory, for St Maarten;
“Level 1 - Excercise Normal Precautions”.

I am quite happy with their advisory and will do what they recommend, and what I always do, and that is to exercise situational awareness, take precautions in securing my personal property and just use common sense.

In 20+ years of visiting the island, I have seen the same types of crime and the same warnings year after year and yet I am still filled with a sense of warmth and welcome every time I return. I consider St Maarten my second home and will continue to return and support as long as I am able.