{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/fort-lauderdale","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:45:48.392Z","place":{"city":"Fort Lauderdale","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":26.12231,"lon":-80.14338},"safety":{"score":76,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":81,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":78,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Cautiously optimistic","summary":"While official data indicates a generally safe environment, some traveler sentiment may be influenced by news of isolated incidents and the general perception of crime rates in the US.","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":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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However, visitors should be aware of the city's homicide rate, which is on par with the US average, and exercise caution regarding road safety and potential petty crime.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While overall crime is moderate, the homicide rate is at the US average, suggesting a risk of violent crime."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowded tourist areas, beaches, and entertainment districts may present opportunities for pickpocketing and bag-snatching."},"safeAreas":["Las Olas Boulevard","Victoria Park","Wilton Manors"],"avoidAreas":["Broward Boulevard (West of I-95)"],"scams":["Overpriced or fake goods sold on the street.","Distraction theft, where an accomplice distracts you while another picks your pocket."],"zones":[{"name":"Las Olas Boulevard","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe and upscale, popular with tourists."},{"name":"Fort Lauderdale Beach","level":"caution","note":"Busy tourist area, be aware of petty crime like pickpocketing."},{"name":"Downtown Fort Lauderdale","level":"caution","note":"Can be busy, exercise normal precautions, especially after dark."},{"name":"Victoria Park","level":"safe","note":"Residential area, generally considered safe."},{"name":"Wilton Manors","level":"safe","note":"Known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community and generally safe atmosphere."},{"name":"Broward Boulevard (West of I-95)","level":"avoid","note":"Areas here have higher crime rates and are best avoided."}]}}