{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/new-zealand/nelson","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:09:25.371Z","place":{"city":"Nelson","country":"New Zealand","countryCode":"NZ","lat":-41.27078,"lon":173.28404},"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":"New Zealand generally scores high on safety perceptions, and Nelson, as a smaller city, is likely to reflect this positive sentiment among visitors.","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 violence occur, they are infrequent and do not typically target tourists. Travelers should exercise standard precautions, particularly regarding personal belongings and awareness of their surroundings.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Robbery is uncommon, with no specific trends or hotspots identified for tourists in Nelson."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing is rare, but vigilance is advised in busy tourist spots or public transport."},"safeAreas":["Central Business District (CBD)","Tahunanui","Maitai River Area","Stoke"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["While not specific to Nelson, be aware of common travel scams like overcharging for services or fake accommodation listings, which can occur anywhere.","Be cautious of unsolicited offers or deals that seem too good to be true."],"zones":[{"name":"Central Business District (CBD)","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with good visitor infrastructure, but exercise standard city precautions."},{"name":"The Port","level":"caution","note":"Industrial area with some activity; be aware of your surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Tahunanui","level":"safe","note":"Residential and beach area, generally safe for visitors."},{"name":"Maitai River Area","level":"safe","note":"Recreational area, safe for daytime activities."},{"name":"Stoke","level":"safe","note":"Residential suburb, considered safe."}]}}