{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/puerto-rico/ponce","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:18:49.722Z","place":{"city":"Ponce","country":"Puerto Rico","countryCode":"PR","lat":18.01031,"lon":-66.62398},"safety":{"score":62,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":60,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":64,"travellerSentiment":{"score":55,"label":"Negative","summary":"Locals report a low feeling of safety when walking alone at night and a high concern about muggings, robberies, and violent crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":32,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":53,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Visitors should be aware of their surroundings, especially at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is high, and violent crime is seen as a significant local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is also considered a local problem, suggesting a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching in public areas."},"safeAreas":["Sabana Grande","Coto Laurel"],"avoidAreas":["Areas with known drug activity can pose increased risks."],"scams":["Potential for bribery during interactions with public officials.","Be aware of potential drug dealing or use in certain areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Playa","level":"caution","note":"This coastal area, while having attractions, can experience higher crime rates, especially after dark."},{"name":"Sabana Grande","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safer residential area with lower reported crime."},{"name":"Magueyes","level":"caution","note":"Some reports indicate drug-related issues which can increase the risk of opportunistic crime."},{"name":"Mercado","level":"caution","note":"As a commercial hub, it can be prone to pickpocketing and petty theft, particularly in crowded areas."},{"name":"Coto Laurel","level":"safe","note":"A more rural and less densely populated area, typically experiencing lower crime rates."}]}}