{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/china/beijing","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T14:33:47.056Z","place":{"city":"Beijing","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","lat":39.9075,"lon":116.39723},"safety":{"score":77,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":83,"confidence":0.64,"caps":[],"databaseScore":75,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel secure, with a strong sense of safety shaping their experience in Beijing, especially during daylight hours and in well-policed zones.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":80,"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":79,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":85,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":66,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":76,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Fri, 04 Sep 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.chn.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-08-27T22:02:55Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-09-24T08:53:33.120000-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/china"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.5018560705357,"display":"0.5 / 100k","year":"2020","score":98,"source":"World Bank Open 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Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":68.7581244,"display":"69/100","year":"2024","score":69,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":53.7384426,"display":"54/100","year":"2024","score":54,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":27.9142454,"display":"28/100","year":"2024","score":28,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":18960744,"display":"19.0M residents","year":null,"score":35,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":91.44,"display":"91.4%","year":"2020","score":96,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0,"display":"0.00 / 100k","year":"2022","score":92,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":66,"display":"US AQI 66 · Moderate","year":null,"score":82,"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 ~1.2 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":26,"display":"September: highs ~26°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 2 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"}],"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 — Beijing is generally safe for visitors, with very low violent crime but moderate pickpocketing and scam risks in tourist areas.","summary":"Beijing maintains low violent crime rates and strong police presence in central districts, making it safe for walking alone at night in well-policed zones. However, visitors face moderate risks from pickpocketing in crowded areas and elaborate confidence scams targeting tourists, particularly around Tiananmen Square and major attractions. The primary safety concerns stem from arbitrary law enforcement and exit bans noted in government advisories, rather than street crime.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists and typically occur only in isolated incidents late at night in poorly lit areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded markets, on public transport, and around Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace."},"safeAreas":["Dongcheng District","Xicheng District","Haidian District"],"avoidAreas":["Fangshan District (southern outskirts, limited patrols, higher scam risk)","Mentougou District (remote west, minimal emergency services, avoid after dark)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging and fake meter scams","Tea ceremony or exhibition invitations leading to high-pressure sales","Fake police officers demanding fines or passport checks"],"zones":[{"name":"Dongcheng District","level":"safe","note":"Central area including Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City; well-policed, low violent crime, moderate pickpocketing risk in crowds."},{"name":"Xicheng District","level":"safe","note":"Historic core with Houhai and Beihai Park; strong police presence, safe for walking day and night, watch for petty scams near lakes."},{"name":"Chaoyang District","level":"caution","note":"Expats and business hub (Sanlitun, CBD); generally safe but higher scam and pickpocket risk in nightlife areas after dark."},{"name":"Haidian District","level":"safe","note":"University zone (Zhongguancun, Summer Palace); low crime, safe daytime and evening, remain alert for fake ticket scams near attractions."},{"name":"Fengtai District","level":"caution","note":"Residential and industrial zones; lower police presence in some outskirts, avoid isolated areas at night, petty theft possible near transport hubs."},{"name":"Shijingshan District","level":"caution","note":"Western residential area; mostly safe but fewer tourist amenities, exercise caution in poorly lit zones after dark."},{"name":"Fangshan District","level":"avoid","note":"Southern outskirts; limited infrastructure and police patrols, higher risk of scams targeting tourists unfamiliar with the area."},{"name":"Mentougou District","level":"avoid","note":"Western mountainous region; remote with minimal emergency services, avoid solo travel especially after dark or in adverse weather."}]}}