{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/new-zealand/queenstown","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:58:43.253Z","place":{"city":"Queenstown","country":"New Zealand","countryCode":"NZ","lat":-45.03023,"lon":168.6627},"safety":{"score":92,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":93,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports on Reddit and travel forums describe Queenstown as feeling safe day‑to‑day, with visitors noting well‑lit streets and a visible police presence, though some mention occasional alcohol‑related disturbances after midnight.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":92,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Recent data show only isolated petty‑theft and alcohol‑related incidents, and no active disaster alerts.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery against visitors is extremely rare; most incidents involve local disputes, not tourists."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in crowded tourist zones and on public transport, especially during peak evenings."},"safeAreas":["Queenstown Central","Lake Hayes","Arrowtown"],"avoidAreas":["Skippers","Kawarau Falls"],"scams":["Rental‑car post‑return damage claim scams","Adventure‑tour hidden‑fee stacking"],"zones":[{"name":"Queenstown Central","level":"safe","note":"High foot traffic, visible police, well-lit streets; low crime and strong emergency response"},{"name":"Lake Hayes","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with good lighting and regular patrols; minimal incidents reported"},{"name":"Arrowtown","level":"safe","note":"Historic town with virtually no crime and active community watch; very low risk"},{"name":"Kawarau Falls","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hotspot with adventure activity risks; stay alert after dark and follow safety briefings"},{"name":"Skippers","level":"avoid","note":"Remote area with limited services and recent safety concerns over bridge and road conditions"}]}}