Puerto Rico is generally a safe island for tourists, particularly around Old San Juan where the overall crime rate is low. Most crime is petty theft or drug-related. Visitors should take sensible precautions such as leaving valuables in the hotel safe (or better still back home). Old San Juan is busy after dark so it is generally safe to walk back to your hotel near San Juan cruise port. In other areas, take a taxi and avoid secluded beaches and the notorious La Perla neighborhood at night.