{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/armenia/yerevan","updatedAt":"2026-08-15T06:31:50.973Z","place":{"city":"Yerevan","country":"Armenia","countryCode":"AM","lat":40.17765,"lon":44.5126},"safety":{"score":68,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":69,"confidence":0.48,"caps":[],"databaseScore":65,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and safety‑score sites (78‑79/100) indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight, though occasional petty theft is noted in busy markets.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":73,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":84,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":44,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":63,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":74,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Fri, 05 Sep 2025","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/armenia-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":4,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-04-02T12:31:24Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/armenia"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-08-11T08:24:42.2766201-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/armenia"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":2.20833575400906,"display":"2.2 / 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40 · Good","year":null,"score":92,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":80,"display":"80 within 15 km · nearest ~0.8 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":39,"display":"August: highs ~39°C · extreme heat, strong winds","year":null,"score":44,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Wildfire (green)","year":null,"score":90,"source":"GDACS / USGS"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Georgia","distanceKm":201}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Yerevan is one of the safest capitals in the region for visitors, with low violent crime and a strong sense of day-to-day security.","summary":"The multi‑database profile rates Yerevan’s composite safety index at 65/100 (MODERATE), reflecting low homicide, near‑zero terrorism, and good health/environment scores, while governance indicators are weaker. Recent news shows a brazen daytime attack on a blogger in August 2026, but no violent incidents targeting tourists have been reported. Pickpocketing is moderate in crowded spots, and taxi scams remain the primary risk for travelers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists and virtually never occur in central districts"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded places such as Republic Square, the Metro, and during festivals"},"safeAreas":["Center","Kentron","Arabkir","Shengavit"],"avoidAreas":["Yotverk"],"scams":["Taxi drivers overcharging or taking detours","Meter‑dodge scams at Republic Square","ATM‑skimmer helpers near Vernissage market"],"zones":[{"name":"Center","level":"safe","note":"High police presence, well-lit streets, constant activity; pickpocketing possible in crowds but overall low risk"},{"name":"Kentron","level":"safe","note":"Commercial hub with heavy foot traffic and visible security; petty scams reported but no violent incidents"},{"name":"Arabkir","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate pickpocketing risk; avoid isolated streets after dark"},{"name":"Shengavit","level":"caution","note":"Quiet neighborhoods; occasional petty theft reported, stay alert at night"},{"name":"Yotverk","level":"avoid","note":"Known hotspot for taxi scams and isolated thefts; avoid after dark"}]}}