{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/jamaica/negril","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:07:34.368Z","place":{"city":"Negril","country":"Jamaica","countryCode":"JM","lat":18.2779531,"lon":-78.3494771},"safety":{"score":54,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":47,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":55,"travellerSentiment":{"score":47,"label":"Mixed to Negative","summary":"While some sources indicate Jamaica is 'back' and popular, recent news highlights significant safety concerns, including murders and attacks, leading to warnings and advisories.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":46,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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suggests a notable risk of criminal activity. While official advisories do not prohibit travel, they urge a high degree of caution, particularly concerning crime. Recent incidents highlight that visitors can be caught in the crossfire or become targets.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Robbery and violent crime are significant concerns, with recent incidents including fatal attacks at restaurants where visitors have been injured."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While less emphasized than violent crime, pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded tourist areas and markets."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Negril Town Center (higher crime rates, including violent incidents)"],"scams":["Overpriced goods and services, especially in tourist areas.","\"Friendly\" locals offering unsolicited help or tours, leading to demands for payment.","\"Ganja tours\" or offers of illegal substances, which can lead to dangerous situations or extortion."],"zones":[{"name":"Seven Mile Beach","level":"caution","note":"Popular tourist area, but petty crime and occasional scams are reported."},{"name":"West End Cliffs","level":"caution","note":"Known for cliff diving and restaurants; exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Negril Town Center","level":"avoid","note":"Higher crime rates, including violent incidents; generally not recommended for tourists."},{"name":"Orange Bay","level":"caution","note":"Can be busy with boat tours; be aware of surroundings and potential petty theft."},{"name":"Little Bay","level":"caution","note":"More secluded, but exercise caution due to remoteness and potential for opportunistic crime."}]}}