{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/puerto-rico/san-juan","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:44:36.629Z","place":{"city":"San Juan","country":"Puerto Rico","countryCode":"PR","lat":18.46633,"lon":-66.10572},"safety":{"score":60,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":57,"confidence":0.81,"caps":[],"databaseScore":58,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and review sites indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight, though some express concern about nighttime street crime and occasional scams","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":71,"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":39,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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victims","value":0,"display":"0.00 / 100k","year":"2024","score":92,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":33.3,"display":"33.3%","year":"2024","score":36,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":50,"display":"US AQI 50 · Good","year":null,"score":90,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":29,"display":"29 within 15 km · nearest ~3.5 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":32,"display":"July: highs ~32°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 7 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":86,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — San Juan is generally safe for visitors who stay alert and follow basic precautions.","summary":"San Juan’s composite safety index of 58 reflects moderate risk, driven by higher homicide and crime perception scores, but its strong governance, low terrorism threat, and good health infrastructure keep overall danger low for travelers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon in tourist zones but can occur in isolated neighborhoods after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is frequent in crowded markets, cruise‑ship terminals and Old San Juan streets"},"safeAreas":["Condado","Old San Juan","Isla Verde","Hato Rey","Miramar"],"avoidAreas":["Santurce","Puerta de Tierra","Cataño"],"scams":["Overcharging taxi drivers who refuse to use the meter","Fake “tourist police” offering unsolicited help near Old San Juan"],"zones":[{"name":"Condado","level":"safe","note":"Tourist hub with strong police presence and well-lit streets; rarely sees violent crime"},{"name":"Old San Juan","level":"caution","note":"Historic core popular with visitors but pickpocketing and petty theft increase after dark"},{"name":"Isla Verde","level":"caution","note":"Beach resort area; daytime is fine but isolated incidents of bag snatching reported at night"},{"name":"Hato Rey","level":"caution","note":"Commercial district; generally safe in business hours but caution advised after hours due to occasional muggings"},{"name":"Santurce","level":"avoid","note":"High rates of street crime and gang activity; avoid especially near Calle Loíza after dark"},{"name":"Puerta de Tierra","level":"avoid","note":"Residential area with elevated violent crime rates; not recommended for solo travelers at night"},{"name":"Miramar","level":"caution","note":"Quiet residential zone; occasional burglaries reported, stay alert and lock accommodations"},{"name":"Cataño","level":"avoid","note":"Ferry terminal suburb; limited lighting and higher incidence of theft targeting tourists"}]}}