{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/new-zealand/queenstown","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T12:18:59.357Z","place":{"city":"Queenstown","country":"New Zealand","countryCode":"NZ","lat":-45.03023,"lon":168.6627},"safety":{"score":91,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":92,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Very Positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate Queenstown feels safe day-to-day, with well-lit streets and a visible police presence, though some note occasional alcohol-related disturbances late at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":90,"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":83,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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visitors.","summary":"Queenstown offers an exceptionally safe environment for tourists, with very low violent crime rates and strong infrastructure. While adventure activities carry inherent risks, and petty theft can occur in busy areas, the city is well-managed with excellent emergency services.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery against visitors is extremely rare."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in crowded tourist zones and on public transport, especially during peak evenings."},"safeAreas":["Frankton","Arrowtown","Queenstown Hill","Kelvin Heights"],"avoidAreas":["Skippers Canyon Road area (weather-related risks and bridge safety concerns)"],"scams":["Rental car companies claiming post-return damage and charging extra fees.","Adventure tour operators with hidden fees or misleading pricing.","Fake accommodation listings, particularly during peak season."],"zones":[{"name":"Queenstown Central (CBD)","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft and pickpocketing moderate in crowded tourist zones, especially evenings"},{"name":"Frankton","level":"safe","note":"Residential area near airport with good lighting, regular patrols, and Lakes District Hospital"},{"name":"Arrowtown","level":"safe","note":"Historic gold mining town with virtually no crime, strong community watch, and tourist police presence"},{"name":"Queenstown Hill","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit residential area with low crime and good emergency access"},{"name":"Kelvin Heights","level":"safe","note":"Quiet lakeside suburb with low incident reports and active neighbourhood watch"},{"name":"Sunshine Bay","level":"caution","note":"Popular lakeside area; petty theft from vehicles reported at tourist stops"},{"name":"Skippers Canyon Road area","level":"avoid","note":"Adventure activity zone with weather-related risks and recent safety concerns on Skippers Bridge"}]}}