{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/wahiawa","updatedAt":"2026-10-29T00:31:18.810Z","place":{"city":"Wahiawa","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":21.50279,"lon":-158.02464},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":78,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Visitor surveys for Hawaii generally indicate high satisfaction with safety, but specific incidents in Wahiawa, such as recent violent crimes and scam reports, warrant caution.","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":68,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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crime and scams. Recent flooding events also pose a significant environmental hazard.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific robbery statistics for Wahiawa are not detailed, the US homicide rate is higher than in many European countries, and recent incidents include fatal stabbings and a fatal collision following a robbery."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowded tourist areas are potential hotspots for pickpocketing and bag-snatching, though specific hotspots in Wahiawa are not detailed."},"safeAreas":["Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific (NC“TAMS PAC)","Wahiawa Estates","Kukaniloko Birthstones State Monument"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Timeshare scams involving fake activity discounts, restaurant vouchers, or tour packages.","Telemarketing scams, particularly targeting seniors.","Scam reports in Wahiawa have been noted by the Better Business Bureau."],"zones":[{"name":"Wahiawa Town Center","level":"caution","note":"Moderate risk of petty crime and scams; exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific (NC“TAMS PAC)","level":"safe","note":"Military installation, generally secure with controlled access."},{"name":"Wahiawa Estates","level":"safe","note":"Primarily residential, with lower reported crime rates."},{"name":"Kukaniloko Birthstones State Monument","level":"safe","note":"Historical site, generally safe during daylight hours."},{"name":"Crestview","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with some reports of property crime; stay aware of surroundings."}]}}