{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/australia/perth","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:57:05.220Z","place":{"city":"Perth","country":"Australia","countryCode":"AU","lat":-31.95224,"lon":115.8614},"safety":{"score":89,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":95,"confidence":0.97,"caps":[],"databaseScore":89,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and expat forums describe feeling safe during daylight, with caution advised after dark in entertainment districts; overall visitor comfort remains high","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Crowdsourced data and travel advisories confirm normal precautions are sufficient for most travelers, though property crime and occasional scams persist in nightlife zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for visitors and concentrate in Northbridge nightlife precinct after dark, not typical tourist areas"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur most often in crowded CBD streets, markets and nightlife zones, especially during peak hours"},"safeAreas":["Subiaco","Mount Lawley","Perth CBD","Cottesloe","Leederville","Joondalup","East Perth"],"avoidAreas":["Northbridge (nightlife after dark)","specific high‑crime suburbs such as Midland and Armadale (per local safety reports)"],"scams":["Distraction pickpocketing in crowded areas","ATM card skimming at unlicensed airport taxis","Fake tour company reviews and online holiday rental fraud","Spill distraction scams targeting bags in busy streets"],"zones":[{"name":"Subiaco","level":"caution","note":"caution: higher foot traffic and nightlife venues increase petty theft risk after dark"},{"name":"Mount Lawley","level":"caution","note":"caution: vibrant dining scene attracts crowds; stay alert for pickpocketing in busy bars"},{"name":"Northbridge","level":"avoid","note":"avoid: concentrated nightlife and alcohol‑related incidents raise safety concerns after dark"},{"name":"Perth CBD","level":"safe","note":"safe: well‑patrolled commercial core during daylight; remain vigilant after hours in quieter streets"},{"name":"Cottesloe","level":"safe","note":"safe: popular beach area with strong police presence and low violent crime"},{"name":"Leederville","level":"caution","note":"caution: lively nightlife precinct; petty theft and occasional altercations reported late evening"},{"name":"Joondalup","level":"safe","note":"safe: suburban hub with low crime rates and active community policing"},{"name":"East Perth","level":"safe","note":"safe: residential and institutional precinct; minimal reported incidents"}]}}