{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/dehradun","updatedAt":"2026-09-25T03:49:17.318Z","place":{"city":"Dehradun","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":30.32443,"lon":78.03392},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":72,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe in Dehradun, citing helpful locals and pleasant weather, though some note concerns about dust, occasional aggression, and road safety during monsoon.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"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":71,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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though monsoon-related landslides and occasional crime require vigilance.","summary":"Dehradun has a moderate composite safety score (66/100) with low homicide and terrorism risk, but visitors should be alert to petty crime, scams, and seasonal hazards like landslides during monsoon season. Recent reports indicate isolated violent incidents and communal tensions, though these are not typical for tourists. Overall, day-to-day safety for travelers is favorable with standard precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Risk of mugging or armed robbery is low for visitors; incidents are rare and typically not targeted at tourists."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded markets and transport hubs, particularly Paltan Bazaar and near the railway station."},"safeAreas":["Rajpur Road","Sahastradhara Road","Clement Town"],"avoidAreas":["Raipur (due to drug-related violence and protest risks, especially at night)"],"scams":["Fake ticket or guide scams at tourist sites","Unsolicited offers of food or drink that may be laced with sedatives","Overcharging by auto-rickshaw drivers near transport hubs"],"zones":[{"name":"Rajpur Road","level":"safe","note":"Upscale area with hotels, restaurants, and good lighting; low crime reports"},{"name":"Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar)","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial hub; pickpocketing risk in crowds, especially during festivals"},{"name":"Paltan Bazaar","level":"caution","note":"Crowded market; moderate theft risk, avoid flashing valuables"},{"name":"Sahastradhara Road","level":"safe","note":"Residential and tourist zone near Robber's Cave; well-patrolled, safe by day"},{"name":"ISBT Dehradun","level":"caution","note":"Major bus terminal; scams and luggage theft reported, use prepaid taxis"},{"name":"Clement Town","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low crime and good access to hospitals"},{"name":"Raipur","level":"avoid","note":"Reports of drug-related violence and protests; avoid at night and during unrest"},{"name":"Dharampur","level":"caution","note":"Near railway station; occasional mugging reports, stay alert after dark"}]}}