{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/key-largo","updatedAt":"2026-09-26T20:24:25.425Z","place":{"city":"Key Largo","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":25.08652,"lon":-80.44728},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors generally report feeling safe during the day, particularly in tourist zones and while engaging in water activities; some express concern about nighttime isolation and property crime in rental areas.","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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Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":75,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":70,"display":"70 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"}],"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 — Key Largo is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but moderate property crime and occasional immigration enforcement activity.","summary":"Key Largo benefits from a laid-back island atmosphere and strong marine-tourism focus, resulting in low rates of violent crime against tourists. However, property crime such as theft from vehicles and opportunistic bag-snatching occurs, particularly in busy areas and rental properties. Recent incidents include isolated violent crimes and immigration enforcement actions, but these do not broadly impact visitor safety when standard precautions are taken.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is rare and typically linked to isolated incidents, not visitor-targeted crime"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur opportunistically, especially in marinas, dive shops, and during peak tourist events"},"safeAreas":["Ocean Reef Club","John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park","Card Sound Road corridor","Harry Harris Park"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overpriced gear or tour packages targeting tourists","Fake 'marine park' fees or unauthorized guides"],"zones":[{"name":"Ocean Reef Club","level":"safe","note":"Gated community with private security; very low crime and popular with affluent visitors."},{"name":"Key Largo Downtown (US-1 corridor)","level":"caution","note":"Tourist area with dive shops and restaurants; petty theft possible, especially unattended belongings on beaches or in cars."},{"name":"John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled state park; safe for snorkeling/diving, but watch for strong currents and follow lifeguard flags."},{"name":"Tavernier Creek area","level":"caution","note":"Residential and marina zone; occasional drug-related activity reported, avoid isolated docks after dark."},{"name":"Card Sound Road corridor","level":"safe","note":"Scenic route to mainland; low crime, but watch for wildlife crossings (iguanas, deer) and speeding vehicles."},{"name":"Blackwater Sound area","level":"caution","note":"Popular for boating and fishing; theft from unattended vessels reported, secure gear and lock boats."},{"name":"Harry Harris Park","level":"safe","note":"Family-friendly beach park with lifeguards; safe daytime use, avoid after dark due to limited lighting."}]}}