{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/vancouver","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T14:35:11.203Z","place":{"city":"Vancouver","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":49.24966,"lon":-123.11934},"safety":{"score":81,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":87,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports describe feeling generally safe during daylight but increasingly uneasy after dark in certain neighborhoods, with concerns about visible drug use and street disorder.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":81,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":72,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Vancouver is generally safe for visitors, with violent crime low but visible street disorder and pickpocketing requiring vigilance in certain areas.","summary":"Vancouver ranks among Canada's safest major cities, with homicide rates well below national and global averages and strong public safety infrastructure. While violent crime remains uncommon, visitors should be alert to pickpocketing in crowded tourist zones and exercise caution in the Downtown Eastside, especially after dark, due to open drug use and sporadic incidents.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but have increased slightly near the Downtown Eastside and waterfront during evenings"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Frequent in crowded areas such as Canada Place, SkyTrain stations, and major tourist attractions"},"safeAreas":["West End","Kitsilano","Yaletown","South Granville"],"avoidAreas":["Downtown Eastside (avoid after dark and remain alert due to drug-related disorder and elevated petty crime)"],"scams":["Fake monks soliciting donations near tourist sites","Unlicensed taxi or rideshare drivers overcharging","Counterfeit ticket sales for events or attractions","Timeshare presentations offering fake prizes","Currency exchange scams offering poor rates"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Core","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe by day with good police presence; exercise caution at night due to pickpocketing and occasional street disorder near Granville Street and Canada Place."},{"name":"West End","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, upscale residential area with high foot traffic and regular patrols; very safe day and night for visitors."},{"name":"Kitsilano","level":"safe","note":"Popular beachside neighborhood with low crime, good lighting, and strong community presence; safe for tourists at all hours."},{"name":"Gastown","level":"caution","note":"Historic district with tourist attractions; safe by day but use caution at night on eastern edges due to sporadic disorder and theft risk."},{"name":"Yaletown","level":"safe","note":"Modern downtown area with luxury condos, upscale dining, and consistent security patrols; safe day and night."},{"name":"Downtown Eastside","level":"avoid","note":"High concentration of visible drug use, street disorder, and elevated petty crime; avoid after dark and remain alert during day due to recent incidents including assaults and robberies."},{"name":"South Granville","level":"safe","note":"Upscale shopping and residential area with low crime rates, good lighting, and strong local oversight; safe for visitors."},{"name":"Mount Pleasant","level":"caution","note":"Trendy neighborhood with rising foot traffic; generally safe but exercise caution late at night near transit hubs due to occasional theft reports."}]}}