{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/pakistan/peshawar","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T11:55:38.958Z","place":{"city":"Peshawar","country":"Pakistan","countryCode":"PK","lat":34.008,"lon":71.57849},"safety":{"score":48,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":38,"confidence":0.77,"caps":[],"databaseScore":44,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Mixed but leaning cautious","summary":"While some older data indicates a high percentage of people feel safe walking alone after dark, recent traveler forums and safety sites suggest a cautious approach is warranted, with some visitors expressing concern.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":60,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While some data suggests a moderate crime index and a high percentage of people feel safe walking alone after dark, official government advisories and recent news indicate a volatile situation.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed mugging is not widespread among tourists in central Peshawar but risk rises after dark and in periphery areas, primarily targeting local residents."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded markets, bus terminals, and public spaces."},"safeAreas":["University Town","Hayatabad","Cantt Area"],"avoidAreas":["Dalazak Road (armed robbery/mugging risk after dark)","Shaheed Muslim Town (militant activity and protest violence)"],"scams":["Overcharging by rickshaw drivers","Fake tour guides","Currency exchange tricks","Clip joints","Deposit scams","Bait-and-switch","Drink spiking","Fake police","Market bargaining"],"zones":[{"name":"University Town","level":"safe","note":"University area with student presence and regular patrols; lower crime and terrorism risk."},{"name":"Hayatabad","level":"safe","note":"Planned residential township with gated communities, better infrastructure, and visible security."},{"name":"Saddar Bazaar","level":"caution","note":"Central commercial zone; pickpocketing and bag-snatching common in crowds, especially near markets and transport hubs."},{"name":"Qissa Khwani Bazaar","level":"caution","note":"Historic market with high foot traffic; elevated risk of petty theft and scams targeting visitors."},{"name":"Cantt Area","level":"safe","note":"Military cantonment with strict access control and regular patrols; lower incidence of violent crime."},{"name":"Dalazak Road","level":"avoid","note":"Peripheral area with rising armed robbery and mugging incidents after dark; limited police presence."},{"name":"Regi Model Town","level":"caution","note":"Residential zone with moderate crime; bag-snatching reported near local bazaars and transit points."},{"name":"Shaheed Muslim Town","level":"avoid","note":"Frequent site of militant activity and protest-related violence; avoid especially during political rallies or unrest."}]}}