{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/surat","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:32:31.420Z","place":{"city":"Surat","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":21.19594,"lon":72.83023},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":73,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports describe Surat as feeling safe during daylight and in business districts, though women travellers note occasional unwanted attention after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":72,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Violent crime is rare, but petty theft, pickpocketing and scams targeting tourists are common, especially in crowded markets and at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon for tourists and occur only in isolated incidents reported in peripheral areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded markets, railway stations and during festivals; stay alert in those hotspots."},"safeAreas":["Pimpri","Mansura","Khadki"],"avoidAreas":["Varachha","Udhna"],"scams":["fake lottery / KBC scams targeting Indian diaspora","AI‑powered cyber‑fraud networks that funnel money through fake bank accounts","tourist‑focused ticket and guide scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Pimpri","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime, well‑lit streets and active community watch"},{"name":"Mansura","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial hub; daytime is fine but stay alert after dark due to petty theft"},{"name":"Khadki","level":"caution","note":"Industrial zone with higher foot traffic; pickpocketing reported near markets"},{"name":"Udhna","level":"caution","note":"Railway and logistics area; night‑time activity can attract opportunistic scams"},{"name":"Varachha","level":"avoid","note":"Known for elevated scam activity and occasional flooding; best avoided after dark"}]}}