{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/honolulu","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:43:04.221Z","place":{"city":"Honolulu","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":21.30694,"lon":-157.85834},"safety":{"score":76,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":81,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":78,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler forums report feeling generally safe during daylight, but many note heightened awareness of pickpockets and occasional street‑level scams.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0  (0 in Tropical Storm).","distanceKm":361}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Honolulu is safe for visitors, though petty theft and occasional flooding risks require vigilance.","summary":"Hawaii's capital scores 80/100 on the composite safety index, placing it well above the global average, with strong scores for health, environment and government guidance. While violent crime is low, recent flooding and localized crime spikes mean travelers should stay alert and follow local advice.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but have risen slightly in tourist districts during nighttime hours"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in Waikiki, Ala Moana Center and on public buses"},"safeAreas":["Diamond Head","North Shore"],"avoidAreas":["Waikiki after dark","Kapolei industrial zones at night"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging and unlicensed rides","Fake tour or souvenir scams targeting tourists"],"zones":[{"name":"Waikiki","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with high foot traffic; petty theft like bag snatching common after dark"},{"name":"Diamond Head","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime, popular with visitors staying near the park"},{"name":"Kaka'ako","level":"caution","note":"Urban core undergoing redevelopment; occasional break-ins reported in unsecured rentals"},{"name":"Kapolei","level":"caution","note":"Suburban center with mixed safety; avoid isolated parking lots at night"},{"name":"North Shore","level":"safe","note":"Rural coastal area known for surfing; minimal crime but watch surf safety during high swells"}]}}