{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/queretaro-city","updatedAt":"2026-08-27T03:11:46.754Z","place":{"city":"Querétaro City","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":20.58806,"lon":-100.38806},"safety":{"score":54,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":47,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":48,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe walking around during the day and in tourist zones, with many noting the city's calm atmosphere compared to larger Mexican cities.","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":43,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While the national homicide rate is high at 24.9 per 100k, the city itself experiences relatively low violent crime against tourists, with pickpocketing and scams being the primary concerns in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Risk of mugging or armed robbery is low for visitors, mostly confined to isolated areas after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded spots like Mercado La Cruz and the main plaza, especially during festivals"},"safeAreas":["Centro Histórico","Juriquilla","Pueblito"],"avoidAreas":["Santa Rosa Jáuregui (higher gang-related theft risk, especially after dark)"],"scams":["Fake tour guides offering overpriced or non-existent services in the historic center","Unofficial taxi drivers charging inflated fares, especially near the bus station and airport"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled colonial core with plazas and museums; low violent crime but watch for pickpockets in crowds."},{"name":"Juriquilla","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential and business zone north of the city; low crime, popular with expats and digital nomads."},{"name":"El Marqués","level":"caution","note":"Industrial corridor with growing suburbs; petty theft possible near factories and transport hubs after dark."},{"name":"Satélite","level":"caution","note":"Western residential area; generally safe by day but avoid isolated streets at night due to opportunistic theft."},{"name":"La Cruz","level":"caution","note":"Southern district near transport routes; moderate risk of pickpocketing and scams targeting visitors in busy zones."},{"name":"Santa Rosa Jáuregui","level":"avoid","note":"Eastern periphery with higher reports of gang-related activity and theft; not recommended for visitors, especially after dark."},{"name":"Pueblito","level":"safe","note":"Historic town within municipality; tranquil atmosphere, low crime, popular for weekend visits and dining."},{"name":"San Francisquito","level":"caution","note":"Eastern residential area; exercise caution due to sporadic property crime and limited lighting in some zones."}]}}