{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/bluffton","updatedAt":"2026-09-21T23:03:26.201Z","place":{"city":"Bluffton","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":40.73866,"lon":-85.17164},"safety":{"score":81,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":87,"confidence":0.75,"caps":[],"databaseScore":80,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe walking alone during the day and in well-trafficked areas, with concerns mainly focused on traffic and construction rather than crime; recent protests over ICE operations caused temporary unease but did not affect tourist zones.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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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 — Bluffton is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime and petty theft risks concentrated in specific areas.","summary":"Bluffton's composite safety index of 81/100 reflects a safe environment overall, supported by low homicide and terrorism rates, strong institutions, and good health and environmental conditions. While crime scores are moderate (72/100), visitor-facing risks like robbery and pickpocketing remain low due to the town's small size and community policing. Recent ICE enforcement operations in June 2026 sparked protests but did not target tourists or increase violence against visitors.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery against visitors is rare; isolated incidents may occur near poorly lit commercial outskirts late at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing is uncommon but possible in crowded areas like Old Town Bluffton during weekend festivals or farmers markets"},"safeAreas":["Old Town Bluffton","Hampton Hall","Bluffton Park"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Impersonation of federal agents demanding money or information","Fake ticket or reservation scams targeting tourists near Hilton Head"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town Bluffton","level":"safe","note":"Historic area with low reported crime, good for walking."},{"name":"Hampton Hall","level":"safe","note":"Gated community with very low crime rates."},{"name":"Bluffton Park","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime statistics."},{"name":"General Bluffton Area","level":"caution","note":"Overall low crime, but be aware of traffic and potential scams."}]}}