{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/australia/canberra","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T23:24:49.488Z","place":{"city":"Canberra","country":"Australia","countryCode":"AU","lat":-35.28346,"lon":149.12807},"safety":{"score":90,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":96,"confidence":0.66,"caps":[],"databaseScore":90,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler forums describe feeling very safe walking during daylight, with occasional unease after dark in peripheral suburbs due to poor lighting and low foot traffic.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":90,"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":81,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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quality","value":40,"display":"US AQI 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":13,"display":"13 within 15 km · nearest ~3.3 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":18,"display":"August: highs ~18°C · strong winds","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 1 quake ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts","year":null,"score":97,"source":"US State Dept · Canada"}],"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Canberra remains one of Australia's safest capitals for visitors, with very low violent crime and strong public safety infrastructure.","summary":"Official data and recent traveler reports confirm Canberra's exceptional safety, scoring 91/100 on independent indices and benefiting from low homicide rates, strong governance, and minimal terrorism risk. While petty crime like pickpocketing occurs in nightlife zones such as Braddon and Civic, and isolated incidents like a stolen car chase involving teens occurred in June 2026, these do not significantly affect visitor safety. Travelers should exercise normal precautions, particularly after dark in less populated areas and around known scam hotspots.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists; any incidents are isolated to poorly lit suburbs late at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in busy nightlife zones such as Braddon and Civic, especially on weekends"},"safeAreas":["Parliamentary Triangle","Kingston","Yarralumla","Gungahlin"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake ACT Cabs / EzyCab overcharging or refusing service","Fraudulent Booking.com or AllHomes listings targeting accommodation seekers"],"zones":[{"name":"Parliamentary Triangle","level":"safe","note":"Home to national institutions with strong security presence; very low crime risk day and night."},{"name":"Kingston","level":"safe","note":"Affluent suburb with low crime rates, popular for dining and accommodation; minimal safety concerns."},{"name":"Yarralumla","level":"safe","note":"Diplomatic area with well-maintained streets and enhanced security; ideal for visitors seeking tranquility."},{"name":"Braddon","level":"caution","note":"Lively nightlife hub; generally safe daytime but increased pickpocketing and alcohol-related incidents on weekends after dark."},{"name":"Civic","level":"caution","note":"Central business district with good daytime safety; occasional petty crime and begging reported, especially at night."},{"name":"Belconnen","level":"caution","note":"Larger suburban centre; generally safe but some areas report higher public order violations, particularly after dark."},{"name":"Tuggeranong","level":"caution","note":"Southern district with mixed safety; isolated incidents of burglary and theft noted in poorly lit areas late at night."},{"name":"Gungahlin","level":"safe","note":"Northern growth corridor with modern infrastructure and low crime rates; safe for visitors during daylight hours."}]}}