It's not too different than Atlanta, there are places to avoid and places that are OK. The west side of the island from Yauco around to the top center are going to be on par with most suburbs in Atlanta, San Juan and east are a more dicey. On the east side Palmas del Mar is very safe.

I've never had a problem here or felt in danger.

Ben, I think you should write a blog post about your experience. Many of us would love to hear more about it, including me.

If you've got a minute, I'd be very interested in discussing a bit more in depth. {username}.co@gmail works.

I'm in Atlanta now, but have definitely been mulling PR over.

Heard the same thing about east vs west sides of the island.