{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/florida","updatedAt":"2026-11-04T16:40:56.401Z","place":{"city":"Florida","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":41.33176,"lon":-74.35682},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":79,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While millions visit Florida annually, some civil rights groups have issued travel alerts warning of a 'hostile' environment, and reports of pickpocketing are noted.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":60,"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":68,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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rate, with significant variations between urban and rural areas. Travelers should be aware of potential scams, natural weather events like hurricanes and lightning, and exercise standard precautions, especially in tourist-heavy locations.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While tourist areas rarely experience violent crime, theft is an occasional occurrence, and some urban areas have higher crime rates."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and distraction scams are reported, particularly in crowded tourist locations and on public transportation."},"safeAreas":["Orlando","Florida Keys","Everglades"],"avoidAreas":["Overtown (Miami)","Liberty City (Miami)"],"scams":["Travel scams involving fraudulent offers of free or cheap vacations via phone, text, or online ads.","Distraction scams used by pickpockets in crowded areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Miami Beach","level":"caution","note":"Known for nightlife and crowds, increasing risk of pickpocketing and petty theft; exercise caution after dark."},{"name":"South Beach (Miami)","level":"caution","note":"High tourist traffic increases risk of petty crime and scams; be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Downtown Miami","level":"caution","note":"Can have areas with higher crime rates; avoid Overtown and Liberty City neighborhoods at night."},{"name":"Orlando","level":"safe","note":"Major tourist hub focused on theme parks, generally safe with standard precautions."},{"name":"Fort Lauderdale","level":"caution","note":"While popular, some areas have higher crime rates; research specific neighborhoods before visiting."},{"name":"Florida Keys","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe with a more laid-back atmosphere, standard precautions apply."},{"name":"Everglades","level":"safe","note":"Natural areas require awareness of wildlife and environmental hazards, not typical urban crime."}]}}