Safe and Dangerous Places in Maui

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Looking for a safe place to live in the United States? Come to Maui, Hawaii. Maui really is one of the "jewels of the Pacific," an idyllic landscape full of charm from end to end. However, as paradisiacal as Maui may be, the island is not a place of absolute perfection. There are several known safe areas, dangerous places and areas to avoid in Maui.

The normal social ills do rear their ugly head here, albeit on a typically smaller scale than many other sought-after destinations in the world. Criminal activity, domestic abuse, substance abuse, and other crime issues are all present in Maui, in different proportions depending on the town you happen to focus on.

I have lived and ventured about Maui for more than a quarter of a century, so if you're new to Maui, or visiting for a vacation, take note of my advice on the top five safest and most dangerous places in Maui.