Is Dominican Republic safe to visit now?

Is Dominican Republic safe to visit now?

The Dominican Republic is friendly and welcoming and the vast majority of visits to the country are trouble-free. However, there is a high crime rate, ranging from opportunistic crime like bag snatching and pickpocketing to violent crime. Petty crime, including pickpocketing and robbery takes place across the country.

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