{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/lucknow","updatedAt":"2026-09-28T06:47:25.986Z","place":{"city":"Lucknow","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":26.83928,"lon":80.92313},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":62,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe exploring Lucknow’s monuments and markets during the day, with women noting comfort in central areas but advising caution after dark due to isolated streets and occasional harassment.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"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":61,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Visitors generally feel safe during daylight hours in central zones like Hazratganj and Aminabad, but night safety requires increased vigilance due to isolated areas and occasional protests.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging risk is low to moderate, mostly occurring in poorly lit or isolated areas after dark; avoid deserted streets in Chowk and old city zones at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded spots like Hazratganj, Aminabad, and on public transport; keep bags zipped and front-facing"},"safeAreas":["Hazratganj","Gomti Nagar","Aliganj"],"avoidAreas":["Charbagh (railway station vicinity) - high pickpocketing and scam risk, especially at night"],"scams":["Fake ticket or guide scams at major monuments","Beggar schemes involving distraction or sedatives","UPI or QR code frauds targeting tourists"],"zones":[{"name":"Hazratganj","level":"safe","note":"Central shopping and business district; well-patrolled, busy during day and evening, low violent crime."},{"name":"Gomti Nagar","level":"safe","note":"Modern planned area with good infrastructure, hospitals, and hotels; generally secure for visitors."},{"name":"Aminabad","level":"caution","note":"Historic market; crowded, pickpocketing risk high, especially during festivals; avoid isolated lanes after dark."},{"name":"Chowk","level":"caution","note":"Old city area with heritage sites; petty theft common in crowds; exercise caution after 9 PM."},{"name":"Aliganj","level":"safe","note":"Residential and commercial zone; well-lit, frequent police patrols, low incidence of serious crime."},{"name":"Indira Nagar","level":"caution","note":"Mix of residential and commercial; occasional reports of muggings near transit hubs after dark; stay alert."},{"name":"Charbagh","level":"avoid","note":"Around the railway station; high pickpocketing, scams targeting tourists, and bag-snatching; avoid walking alone at night."},{"name":"Kaiserbagh","level":"caution","note":"Near historical monuments; moderate pickpocketing risk in crowds; avoid isolated side streets after sunset."}]}}