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Is Kalihi safe? 🇺🇸
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Kalihi 🇺🇸
United States · Assessed 29 October 2026
74
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime68/100FairCrime index 49.2 / 100
Sentiment65/100FairCautiously optimistic
Advisories85Good
Stability72Good
Health80Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:48:24Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-15T08:53:58.290000-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Fair
Mugging & robbery risk
Moderate risk
62
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
60 / 100 (Cautiously optimistic)
60
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
44k residents
92
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
5.8 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
62
Robbery / mugging
ModerateRecent reports highlight violent robberies in Kalihi, including convenience store incidents.
Pickpocketing
ModerateWhile not specifically highlighted for Kalihi, general US travel advice includes risk of pickpocketing in crowded areas.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Moderate
Traveller sentiment score
Cautiously optimistic
65/100
Reported feel60Cautiously optimistic
Robbery risk62Moderate risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Some residents express concern about rising crime, while others note that Kalihi is tame compared to mainland cities. General sentiment suggests awareness is key.
Kalihi is generally safe for visitors, but requires awareness of localized crime risks.
While Kalihi has a crime safety grade of B+ and an overall crime rate below the national average, recent incidents indicate a risk of violent crime, particularly robbery. Visitors should remain vigilant, especially in certain areas.
Recent developments
- Oct 2026Police search for 2 suspects in violent Kalihi robbery.— Hawaii News Now
- Jul 2026Suspect charged in armed robbery of Kalihi convenience store.— Hawaii News Now
- Sep 2022Residents report crime in Kalihi is exploding, citing robberies, shootings, and assaults.— KITV
- Jan 202535-year-old man arrested in connection to attempted murder incident in Kalihi.— KITV
Common scams
- Opportunistic theft in crowded tourist areas
- Scams targeting visitors in general across the US
Full briefing
Recent reports indicate a need for increased caution in Kalihi, particularly concerning violent crime. While some data suggests Kalihi Valley has a crime safety grade of B+ and an overall crime rate below the national average, recent news highlights specific safety concerns.
The dossier shows police are actively searching for suspects in violent robberies in Kalihi as of October 2026, and a suspect was charged in an armed robbery of a convenience store in July 2026. Residents have also voiced concerns about escalating crime, including robberies and shootings, in September 2022. An attempted murder incident in January 2025 also led to an arrest.
Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, especially after dark, and avoid displaying valuables. It is advisable to consult official Honolulu Police Crime Maps for real-time local crime activity. While general US travel advice includes a risk of pickpocketing in crowded tourist zones, the primary concern in Kalihi appears to be more direct robbery incidents.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 4 Kalihi districts for visitors, 3 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Kalihi safety map.
Dillingham Boulevard areaavoidIdentified as having a high concentration of vehicle thefts; avoid.
Kalihi ValleycautionCrime rates are below Honolulu average, but rape is a notable concern; exercise caution.
Kalihi-PalamacautionCrime statistics indicate a need for vigilance, particularly regarding thefts.
Kalihi (general)cautionMixed safety perceptions; general advice is to be aware of surroundings, especially after dark.
07 · After Dark
Is Kalihi safe at night?
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Recent reports highlight violent robberies in Kalihi, including convenience store incidents.
After dark, be most careful around Dillingham Boulevard area, Kalihi Valley, Kalihi-Palama, Kalihi (general). Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Kalihi safety FAQ (2026)
Is Kalihi safe right now (2026)?
Kalihi is generally safe for visitors, but requires awareness of localized crime risks. While Kalihi has a crime safety grade of B+ and an overall crime rate below the national average, recent incidents indicate a risk of violent crime, particularly robbery. Visitors should remain vigilant, especially in certain areas. (Assessed 29 October 2026.)
Is Kalihi safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Kalihi report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Kalihi should tourists avoid?
Field research flags Dillingham Boulevard area as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in Kalihi (2026)?
- Opportunistic theft in crowded tourist areas
- Scams targeting visitors in general across the US
How does Kalihi compare with other places in United States (2026)?
Kalihi ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 74/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
How is this kalihi safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight (and U.S. reports lean more on the latest field research); the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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