{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/london","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T13:36:32.120Z","place":{"city":"London","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":42.98339,"lon":-81.23304},"safety":{"score":89,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":95,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":89,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight and in well-patrolled areas, though some express mild concern about nighttime pickpocketing in crowded zones","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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":80,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While petty crime like pickpocketing occurs in crowded retail and transit zones, serious incidents targeting visitors are rare. Visitor sentiment remains largely positive, especially during daylight hours.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery against visitors is rare and typically isolated to poorly lit residential outskirts after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur most commonly on public transit and in busy retail districts like the downtown core"},"safeAreas":["Old South","Westmount","Argyle"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake charity collectors using clipboards in transit zones","Overpriced tourist services and aggressive sales tactics near attractions"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown London","level":"caution","note":"Busy retail core; pickpocketing and bag-snatching reported in crowded zones, especially after dark."},{"name":"Old South","level":"safe","note":"Historic residential area with low crime; well-patrolled and popular with visitors."},{"name":"Westmount","level":"safe","note":"Affluent neighbourhood with strong community policing; minimal violent crime."},{"name":"East London","level":"caution","note":"Higher rates of vehicle theft and break-ins; avoid leaving valuables in cars, especially overnight."},{"name":"South London","level":"caution","note":"Some pockets with increased street-level crime; exercise vigilance in poorly lit areas after dark."},{"name":"Argyle","level":"safe","note":"Quiet, family-oriented area near Fanshawe College; low incidence of tourist-targeted crime."},{"name":"White Oaks","level":"caution","note":"Multicultural area with occasional car break-ins; stay alert in parking lots and avoid isolated spots at night."},{"name":"Masonville","level":"caution","note":"Masonville Mall area saw a pepper-spray robbery in June 2026; exercise caution in and around the mall after dark."}]}}