{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/kailua-kona","updatedAt":"2026-10-29T00:35:08.529Z","place":{"city":"Kailua-Kona","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":19.64016,"lon":-155.99911},"safety":{"score":82,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":89,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":82,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers generally find Kailua-Kona safe, with most concerns revolving around petty theft rather than violent crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"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":76,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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reflect specific high risks in Kailua-Kona. Petty theft is the most common concern for visitors, but violent crime is rare.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime, including robbery, is rare in Kailua-Kona."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Petty theft like pickpocketing and bag snatching can occur in tourist-heavy areas."},"safeAreas":["Ali'i Drive Area","Kona International Airport Area","Holualoa","Keauhou"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Tour and activity scams","Taxi and transport scams","Street scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Ali'i Drive Area","level":"safe","note":"Main tourist strip, generally safe with moderate police presence."},{"name":"Kona International Airport Area","level":"safe","note":"Commercial and transport hub, low crime."},{"name":"Holualoa","level":"safe","note":"Residential and arts district, quiet and safe."},{"name":"Keauhou","level":"safe","note":"Resort and residential area, generally safe."},{"name":"Kailua-Kona Town Center","level":"caution","note":"Can experience petty theft and occasional altercations, especially after dark."},{"name":"Areas near recreational shooting ranges","level":"caution","note":"Recent reports of shots fired near schools necessitate awareness."}]}}