{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/saint-johns","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T02:01:58.948Z","place":{"city":"Saint Johns","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":43.00114,"lon":-84.55915},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler forums and local surveys indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight, but report heightened awareness of pickpocketing and occasional street harassment after dark","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":71,"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":65,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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crime scores are lower than many U.S. cities, yet recent local reports highlight isolated assaults and scams targeting tourists. Visitor sentiment remains mostly positive, though isolated incidents of violent crime have been recorded.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed or strong‑armed robberies are uncommon but have occurred near downtown St. Johns and in isolated parking lots after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded tourist zones such as the St. Augustine Historic District and during large events"},"safeAreas":["St. Johns Historic District","St. Johns Northside"],"avoidAreas":["St. Johns Westside","St. Johns Eastside (after dark)"],"scams":["Tourist‑focused rental scams on short‑term‑rental platforms","Overpriced taxi fares and informal ride‑share cons","Fake “charity” collections at popular beach access points"],"zones":[{"name":"St. Johns Historic District","level":"safe","note":"well‑patrolled, low petty‑theft rates, popular with tourists"},{"name":"St. Johns Southside","level":"caution","note":"higher nighttime activity, occasional pickpocketing near bars"},{"name":"St. Johns Eastside","level":"caution","note":"some gang‑related shootings reported recently, stay alert after dark"},{"name":"St. Johns Westside","level":"avoid","note":"elevated violent crime and recent shootings, avoid at night"},{"name":"St. Johns Northside","level":"caution","note":"tourist‑friendly but occasional scams targeting visitors"}]}}