{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/australia/cairns","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:58:05.227Z","place":{"city":"Cairns","country":"Australia","countryCode":"AU","lat":-16.92366,"lon":145.76613},"safety":{"score":87,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":91,"travellerSentiment":{"score":71,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler forums and review sites describe Cairns as welcoming and safe during daylight hours, with visitors feeling comfortable exploring the waterfront and natural attractions, though many note heightened awareness of youth crime in peripheral suburbs after sunset","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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in Australia","distanceKm":424}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Cairns is generally safe for visitors, but exercise moderate caution in certain neighborhoods and at night.","summary":"Cairns scores 91/100 on the composite safety index, with strong performance in crime, conflict, governance and health metrics. The city has low homicide and terrorism risks, good medical infrastructure and stable weather, though property crime and youth‑related incidents are more pronounced than in other Australian cities.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but have been reported in isolated incidents near the CBD after dark, particularly involving youths; avoid deserted alleys and do not walk alone late at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching occur most frequently in crowded tourist spots such as the Cairns Night Markets, the Esplanade lagoon and public transport hubs"},"safeAreas":["Cairns Northern Beaches","Port Douglas"],"avoidAreas":["Paranora","Manunda (especially after dark)"],"scams":["Tourist‑focused accommodation scams (fake hostels or overpriced bookings)","Excessive taxi fares and unlicensed rides","Stinger‑season misinformation leading to unnecessary purchases of protective gear"],"zones":[{"name":"Cairns City Centre","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic but elevated youth crime and property theft after dark; stay alert and avoid isolated alleys"},{"name":"Cairns Northern Beaches","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist strip with strong police presence; low violent crime but watch for petty scams"},{"name":"Port Douglas","level":"safe","note":"Well‑patrolled coastal town; isolated incidents of wildlife‑related accidents only"},{"name":"Manunda","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with higher property crime rates; avoid late‑night wandering"},{"name":"Paranora","level":"avoid","note":"Notorious for gang‑linked assaults and drug activity; stay clear after dark"}]}}