{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/new-delhi","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T14:37:50.847Z","place":{"city":"New Delhi","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":28.62137,"lon":77.2148},"safety":{"score":68,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":69,"confidence":0.66,"caps":[],"databaseScore":69,"travellerSentiment":{"score":62,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling generally safe in New Delhi when taking normal precautions, though petty crime and scams necessitate vigilance, particularly in crowded tourist areas and on public transport.","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":67,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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(orange)","year":null,"score":85,"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":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"orange","title":"flood alert in India","distanceKm":236}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — New Delhi is generally safe for visitors who stay alert and follow basic precautions, though petty crime and scams require vigilance.","summary":"New Delhi presents a moderate overall safety risk for travelers, with violent crime against tourists being uncommon but petty theft, scams, and harassment — particularly toward women — being persistent concerns. The city's safety varies significantly by neighborhood, with upscale and tourist-frequented areas being relatively safe while budget zones near transport hubs pose higher risks.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging of tourists is uncommon but motorbike-borne bag snatching occurs, especially in south Delhi and near railway stations"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing is prevalent in Chandni Chowk, Paharganj, New Delhi Railway Station and metro rush hour"},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake tourist information centers near Connaught Place and railway stations","'Your hotel is closed' racket leading to overpriced alternatives","Airport and station prepaid taxi counters charging 5x fares","Motorbike-borne bag snatching in south Delhi and near stations"],"zones":[]}}