{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/delhi","updatedAt":"2026-09-24T11:37:39.161Z","place":{"city":"Delhi","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":28.65195,"lon":77.23149},"safety":{"score":64,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":63,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":65,"travellerSentiment":{"score":62,"label":"Mostly safe, take normal precautions","summary":"New Delhi scores 63/100 on a composite safety index, indicating it's generally safe for visitors who stay alert and follow basic precautions, though petty crime and scams require vigilance.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":63,"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":60,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"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"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":62,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":2,"display":"High risk","year":null,"score":58,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":63,"display":"63 / 100 (Mostly safe, take normal precautions)","year":null,"score":63,"source":"City Web Research"}],"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":"Delhi is moderately safe for travelers, requiring increased vigilance due to petty crime, scams, and specific safety concerns for women.","summary":"While violent crime against tourists is not common, visitors should be aware of prevalent petty theft, persistent scams, and significant harassment risks, particularly for women. Official advisories recommend exercising increased caution.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging of tourists is uncommon, but motorbike-borne bag snatching can occur, especially in south Delhi and near railway stations."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing is prevalent in crowded markets like Chandni Chowk, Paharganj, New Delhi Railway Station, and during metro rush hour."},"safeAreas":["South Delhi (e.g., Hauz Khas, Greater Kailash)","Lutyens' Delhi (Government buildings, India Gate)","Saket"],"avoidAreas":["Chandni Chowk (extreme pickpocketing and scams)","Paharganj (high scam and theft targeting tourists)","New Delhi Railway Station area (fake taxis, robbery, pickpocketing)"],"scams":["Fake tourist information centers offering overpriced replacements for supposedly cancelled train tickets.","Taxi or auto-rickshaw drivers claiming your booked hotel is closed or bad, then redirecting you to commission-earning accommodations.","Airport and station 'prepaid' taxi counters that may be fake and overcharge significantly."],"zones":[{"name":"Connaught Place","level":"caution","note":"Central commercial hub; high pickpocketing and scam risk in crowds, especially near metro and railway stations"},{"name":"Chandni Chowk","level":"avoid","note":"Overcrowded Old Delhi market; extreme pickpocketing, scams, and harassment risk, particularly during daytime"},{"name":"Paharganj","level":"avoid","note":"Budget backpacker area near New Delhi Station; high scam, theft, and tout activity targeting tourists"},{"name":"South Delhi (e.g., Hauz Khas, Greater Kailash)","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential and nightlife zone; lower crime, well-patrolled, popular with expats and tourists"},{"name":"New Delhi Railway Station area","level":"avoid","note":"Major transit hub; frequent fake taxi scams, pickpocketing, and robbery, especially at night"},{"name":"Karol Bagh","level":"caution","note":"Busy shopping district; moderate pickpocketing and overcharging risks, safer during day, avoid late night"},{"name":"Lutyens' Delhi (Government buildings, India Gate)","level":"safe","note":"Administrative core; strong police presence, low street crime, safe for daytime sightseeing"},{"name":"Saket","level":"safe","note":"Modern South Delhi district with malls and hospitals; low violent crime, good infrastructure, popular with visitors"}]}}