Why is it that everyone states that Puerto Rico is so safe? The police is underpaid! Do the math!!?

If you were born here you would say it's a nice place however if your a tourist you would think it's nice AS LONG AS YOU STAY IN THE TOURISTS AREAS!!! P.R is a dangerous place with beautiful beaches and La perla is not the only dangerous place. I had a police officer tell me that "THE ISLAND" is getting dangerous.! I been living here and it's been hell for me and my family. On the flip side P.R has beautiful beaches but as far as the hospitality it sucks unless your in the tourists area.