{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/miami","updatedAt":"2026-09-27T17:04:04.332Z","place":{"city":"Miami","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":25.77427,"lon":-80.19366},"safety":{"score":69,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":71,"confidence":0.75,"caps":[],"databaseScore":71,"travellerSentiment":{"score":62,"label":"Generally positive with some concerns","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate many feel comfortable in tourist districts but express concern over occasional violent incidents and heightened police presence.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"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":62,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1.5,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":75,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":62,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":2,"display":"High risk","year":null,"score":58,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":65,"display":"65 / 100 (Generally positive with some concerns)","year":null,"score":65,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global 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 — Miami is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal urban precautions.","summary":"Miami presents a moderate risk profile for travelers, with most visitors completing their trips without incident. While violent crime has decreased, property crime remains the most common concern for tourists. Travelers should be aware of potential immigration enforcement actions, especially during large events like the World Cup.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery is uncommon but can occur in isolated areas, especially at night; avoid deserted neighborhoods and stay alert."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent in crowded tourist spots such as South Beach, Wynwood Walls, and major transit hubs."},"safeAreas":["Coconut Grove","Coral Gables","Brickell"],"avoidAreas":["Liberty City (high crime, avoid especially after dark)","Overtown (elevated violent and property crime risk)"],"scams":["ATM scams","Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowded tourist areas"],"zones":[{"name":"South Beach","level":"caution","note":"Tourist-heavy area with high pickpocketing risk; violent crime low but stay alert after dark."},{"name":"Downtown Miami","level":"caution","note":"Business district with moderate crime; avoid deserted areas at night, watch for scams near transit hubs."},{"name":"Wynwood","level":"caution","note":"Popular arts district with pickpocketing risks in crowded areas; generally safe during day, use caution at night."},{"name":"Coconut Grove","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, suburban-feel neighborhood with low crime; considered one of Miami’s safest for visitors."},{"name":"Coral Gables","level":"safe","note":"Polished, gated-community-style area with very low crime; well-policed and secure for tourists."},{"name":"Brickell","level":"safe","note":"Financial district with strong security presence; low violent crime, but remain alert for petty theft."},{"name":"Liberty City","level":"avoid","note":"High crime area with elevated robbery and assault risk; avoid, especially after dark."},{"name":"Overtown","level":"avoid","note":"Experiences higher rates of violent crime and property crime; not recommended for visitors."}]}}