{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/australia/byron-bay","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:08:10.607Z","place":{"city":"Byron Bay","country":"Australia","countryCode":"AU","lat":-28.64989,"lon":153.61246},"safety":{"score":92,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":93,"travellerSentiment":{"score":90,"label":"Generally Positive","summary":"The overall sentiment from traveler reports indicates a safe and welcoming environment, with the main concerns revolving around natural elements like ocean conditions rather than crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":87,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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conflict. While official advisories recommend normal precautions, the primary risks for visitors are related to road safety and potential opportunistic petty crime, rather than violent incidents.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"While violent crime is rare, there have been isolated incidents of assault, including one reported case of a tourist being attacked in a park."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Opportunistic pickpocketing is uncommon but possible in busy tourist areas; keep valuables secure."},"safeAreas":["Clarkes Beach","Wategos Beach","Suffolk Park"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["While not specifically reported for Byron Bay, be aware of common tourist scams such as overcharging for goods or services, or fake petitions.","Be cautious of unsolicited offers for tours or activities that seem too good to be true."],"zones":[{"name":"Main Beach","level":"caution","note":"Can be crowded, be aware of surroundings and potential for petty theft."},{"name":"Clarkes Beach","level":"safe","note":"Generally quiet and safe for visitors."},{"name":"Wategos Beach","level":"safe","note":"Exclusive and peaceful, considered very safe."},{"name":"Belongil Beach","level":"caution","note":"Can attract a more alternative crowd; be aware of personal belongings."},{"name":"Byron Town Centre","level":"caution","note":"Busy with tourists, higher risk of pickpocketing and opportunistic theft."},{"name":"Suffolk Park","level":"safe","note":"Residential area, generally safe and quieter."}]}}