{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/new-zealand/rotorua","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:08:55.818Z","place":{"city":"Rotorua","country":"New Zealand","countryCode":"NZ","lat":-38.13874,"lon":176.24516},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":86,"travellerSentiment":{"score":73,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While the overall safety index is high, Numbeo data indicates a lower feeling of safety when walking alone at night and a higher concern about property crime and drug-related issues.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":46,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":73,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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However, visitors should be aware of a moderate risk of property crime and exercise caution, particularly at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"While violent crime rates are low, there are occasional incidents, and worry about mugging is moderate according to Numbeo surveys."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is noted as a local problem, suggesting a moderate risk of theft, particularly in tourist areas."},"safeAreas":["Rotorua Lakefront","Geothermal Parks (e.g., Wai-O-Tapu, Te Puia)"],"avoidAreas":["Areas with known drug dealing or use (often reported in North and South Rotorua)","Isolated industrial areas, especially at night"],"scams":["Be aware of potential scams related to tourist activities or accommodation, though specific recent examples targeting Rotorua are not detailed in the provided information."],"zones":[{"name":"Fenton Street","level":"caution","note":"Main tourist strip, but has higher rates of petty crime and drug-related issues."},{"name":"CBD (Central Business District)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe, but be aware of petty theft and avoid isolated areas late at night."},{"name":"North Rotorua","level":"caution","note":"Some areas experience higher crime rates, particularly property crime and drug activity."},{"name":"South Rotorua","level":"caution","note":"Similar to North Rotorua, with some areas reporting higher crime concerns."},{"name":"Rotorua Lakefront","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist area, generally safe during daylight hours."},{"name":"Geothermal Parks (e.g., Wai-O-Tapu, Te Puia)","level":"safe","note":"Well-managed tourist attractions with minimal safety concerns."}]}}