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Is Miami safe? 🇺🇸
United States · Safety report last updated
As of August 2026, Miami scores 75/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Yes — Miami is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal urban precautions. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (high risk) and robbery (moderate risk). The U.S. State Department rates it Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution).
Safety Report
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Miami 🇺🇸
United States · Assessed 15 August 2026
75
/ 100
Yes — generally safe
Safer than ~80% of countries
What drives this score
Crime69/100FairHomicide 5.8 / 100k
Sentiment64/100FairMostly positive
Advisories75Good
Stability75Good
Health78Good
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 2026-07-23T16:13:06Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-08-13T16:40:44.8285155-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Fair
Urban scale factor
487k residents
78
City SignalCity Geocoding
Robbery / mugging
ModerateArmed robbery is uncommon but can occur in isolated areas, especially at night; visitors should avoid deserted neighborhoods and stay alert.
Pickpocketing
HighPickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded tourist spots such as South Beach, Wynwood Walls, and major transit hubs.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Moderate
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
64/100
Reported feel71Mostly positive
Robbery risk62Moderate risk
Pickpocket risk58High risk
Recent traveler reports indicate many feel comfortable in tourist districts but express concern over occasional violent incidents and heightened police presence.
Yes — Miami is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal urban precautions.
Miami scores 74/100 on the composite safety index, placing it above the global average with low terrorism risk and good health conditions, but crime perception remains moderate.
Recent developments
- Aug 2026FBI seeks suspect with ‘distinctive' hairstyle wanted in Miami bank robbery— NBC 6 South Florida
- Jul 2026Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on UK rape and trafficking charges— ABC News
- Jun 2026ICE removes 4 Dominican nationals wanted for homicide and armed robbery— ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)
- May 2026World Cup travel alert issued warning tourists that Florida is 'no longer safe'— TheTravel
Common scams
- Overcharging in restaurants and bars
- ATM skimming and card cloning
- Fake tour and ticket scams
- Taxi overcharging and unlicensed rides
Full briefing
Safety Briefing
Miami is rated 74 / 100 on the composite safety index, meaning it is safer than roughly three‑quarters of countries worldwide. Crime scores sit at 65 / 100, reflecting moderate overall crime but relatively low terrorism risk (75 / 100) and strong health and environmental scores. Visitors should treat the city as a typical large U.S. metropolis: most areas frequented by tourists are well‑policed, yet pockets of higher crime remain.
Recent news from August 2026 highlights a FBI‑issued bank robbery suspect and the arrest of the Tate brothers on serious charges, underscoring that violent incidents can occur even in normally safe districts. Immigration‑related alerts ahead of the 2026 World Cup have also warned travelers to stay vigilant. While violent crime is not the dominant threat, pickpocketing is rated high and is a frequent nuisance in crowded spots such as South Beach, Wynwood Walls, and major transit hubs, according to travel‑risk calculators and local advisories. Robbery remains moderate, with occasional armed incidents reported in isolated neighborhoods, especially after dark.
Traveler sentiment, captured by a 71 / 100 score, shows that most visitors feel comfortable in tourist‑focused neighborhoods but express concern over occasional violent episodes and heightened police presence. The consensus among recent sources is that Miami is generally safe when standard urban precautions are observed.
What this means for you: - Stick to well‑lit, tourist‑heavy districts such as South Beach, Brickell, Wynwood, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables. - Keep valuables concealed, use hotel safes, and avoid displaying expensive jewelry or electronics. - Use licensed taxis or reputable rideshare services; verify driver details before entering a vehicle. - Be alert to pickpocketing in dense crowds and to common scams like overcharging at restaurants, ATM skimming, and fake tour bookings. - Avoid deserted streets or neighborhoods like Overtown and Liberty City after dark, and stay aware of your surroundings at night.
By following these practical steps, you can enjoy Miami’s beaches, culture, and nightlife while minimizing safety risks.
06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 9 Miami districts for visitors: 3 safer, 5 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Miami safety map.
Overtownavoidhighest violent crime rate in the city; avoid especially at night
South Beachcautionpopular nightlife draws pickpockets and occasional gang‑related shootings; stay alert after dark
Wynwoodcautionart district with vibrant crowds but higher petty theft and occasional drug‑related incidents
Little Haiticautiongenerally safe in daylight but avoid isolated streets after dark
Liberty Citycautionsimilar concerns to Overtown; heightened police presence but still elevated crime
Miami Gardenscautionhome to large stadiums; occasional gang activity reported, stay vigilant
Brickellsaferwell‑policed high‑rise area with low violent crime and strong police presence
Coconut Grovesaferquiet residential streets, low crime and frequent patrols make it visitor‑friendly
Coral Gablessaferaffluent, well‑maintained neighborhood with consistently low crime rates
07 · After Dark
Is Miami safe at night?
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Armed robbery is uncommon but can occur in isolated areas, especially at night; visitors should avoid deserted neighborhoods and stay alert.
After dark, be most careful around Overtown, South Beach, Wynwood, Little Haiti. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Miami safety FAQ (2026)
Is Miami safe right now (2026)?
Yes — Miami is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal urban precautions. Miami scores 74/100 on the composite safety index, placing it above the global average with low terrorism risk and good health conditions, but crime perception remains moderate. (Assessed 15 August 2026.)
Is Miami safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Miami 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 Miami should tourists avoid?
Field research flags Overtown as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in Miami (2026)?
- Overcharging in restaurants and bars
- ATM skimming and card cloning
- Fake tour and ticket scams
- Taxi overcharging and unlicensed rides
How does Miami compare with other places in United States (2026)?
Miami ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 75/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
How is this miami 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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