Is there a lot of crime in Costa Rica?
We asked people if there is a lot of crime. They answered...
"Costa Rica has a lot of petty crime so be careful. I even lost money in an ATM that was hacked but most are totally safe," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Santa Ana, Costa Rica.
"Since its transformation to a peaceful democracy, Costa Rica has seen a decline in crime and enjoys a reputation as one of the safest countries in Latin America. In comparison to other countries in the region, the reported levels of crime, gangs, drug trafficking and violence in Costa Rica are much lower. Nonetheless, petty crime such as pickpocketing and theft still occur in some of the large cities and tourist destinations," commented one expat who made the move to Costa Rica.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
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