{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/new-zealand/dunedin","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:09:11.813Z","place":{"city":"Dunedin","country":"New Zealand","countryCode":"NZ","lat":-45.87416,"lon":170.50362},"safety":{"score":93,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":98,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":94,"travellerSentiment":{"score":90,"label":"Generally Positive","summary":"While specific sentiment data for Dunedin is not available, New Zealand as a whole is perceived as very safe by travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions.","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":89,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While petty crime and occasional incidents of sexual violence are present, they do not pose a significant risk to the average visitor. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly regarding vehicle crime.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime, including robbery, is very low in Dunedin."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing is not a widespread issue, but vigilance is advised in crowded areas."},"safeAreas":["North Dunedin","West Dunedin","East Dunedin"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["While not specific to Dunedin, be aware of general scams targeting tourists in New Zealand, such as unsolicited offers for tours or services.","Be cautious of overly friendly strangers offering unsolicited help or trying to engage you in prolonged conversations, as this can sometimes be a precursor to petty theft."],"zones":[{"name":"Central Business District (CBD)","level":"caution","note":"Higher foot traffic can mean more petty crime; be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"North Dunedin","level":"safe","note":"Generally residential and considered safe, but exercise normal precautions."},{"name":"South Dunedin","level":"caution","note":"Some areas have higher crime rates; avoid walking alone late at night and be aware of your surroundings."},{"name":"West Dunedin","level":"safe","note":"Primarily residential and university-affiliated areas, generally safe."},{"name":"East Dunedin","level":"safe","note":"Coastal areas and residential zones, considered safe."}]}}