{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/albuquerque","updatedAt":"2026-08-22T14:58:21.062Z","place":{"city":"Albuquerque","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":35.08449,"lon":-106.65114},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.49,"caps":[],"databaseScore":73,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Moderately positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight hours in Old Town, Nob Hill, and Uptown, but many express unease walking alone after dark in the southeast quadrant.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"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":65,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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common in crowded tourist zones such as Old Town and during events at the Balloon Fiesta, particularly around bag straps and loose pockets"},"safeAreas":["Heritage East","Anderson Hills","Volcano Trails","North Albuquerque Acres","Rancho Sereno"],"avoidAreas":["Albuquerque Meadows (high property crime)","Mountain View (elevated violent crime)"],"scams":["Fake charity or street‑fundraiser solicitations targeting tourists near Old Town","Overpriced rides or “tourist” shuttle services that charge inflated fares","ATM skimming at gas stations and convenience stores in high‑traffic areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town","level":"caution","note":"tourist hub with regular patrols but higher pickpocketing and vehicle theft risk after dark"},{"name":"Nob Hill","level":"caution","note":"vibrant nightlife area; stay alert for petty theft and occasional street harassment after dark"},{"name":"Downtown","level":"caution","note":"busy commercial core; daytime safe, nighttime requires vigilance due to sporadic assaults and property crime"},{"name":"Uptown","level":"caution","note":"shopping and business district; generally safe but watch for car break‑ins in parking lots"},{"name":"University District","level":"caution","note":"student‑heavy area with lively streets; daytime fine, nighttime petty theft and occasional altercations reported"},{"name":"Heritage East","level":"safe","note":"residential neighborhood with low crime rates and strong community presence"},{"name":"Anderson Hills","level":"safe","note":"quiet suburb with minimal reported incidents and high resident satisfaction"},{"name":"Volcano Trails","level":"safe","note":"well‑maintained area with low property crime and good lighting"},{"name":"North Albuquerque Acres","level":"safe","note":"affluent suburb with very low crime and active neighborhood watch"},{"name":"Rancho Sereno","level":"safe","note":"secure community with low incident rates and active security patrols"},{"name":"Albuquerque Meadows","level":"avoid","note":"high property crime and frequent vehicle theft; avoid especially at night"},{"name":"Mountain View","level":"avoid","note":"noted for elevated violent crime and gang‑related activity; stay clear after dark"}]}}