{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/boston","updatedAt":"2026-09-17T15:33:00.983Z","place":{"city":"Boston","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":42.35843,"lon":-71.05977},"safety":{"score":73,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":77,"confidence":0.49,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daytime exploration of historic sites and neighborhoods, though some express unease using public transit after dark or in less familiar areas like parts of Roxbury and Mattapan.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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precautions","updated":"2026-09-15T15:09:00.3444646-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-states"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":5.76340794073065,"display":"5.8 / 100k","year":"2023","score":62,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.07607124618748103,"display":"0.08 / million","year":"2021","score":93,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":14.2,"display":"14.2 / 100k","year":"2021","score":55,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":64.2697196,"display":"64/100","year":"2024","score":64,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":73.5177858,"display":"74/100","year":"2024","score":74,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":69.8551773,"display":"70/100","year":"2024","score":70,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":77.7839316,"display":"78/100","year":"2024","score":78,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":76.1934585,"display":"76/100","year":"2024","score":76,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":72.3731718,"display":"72/100","year":"2024","score":72,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":653833,"display":"654k residents","year":null,"score":73,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":60,"display":"60.0%","year":"2023","score":60,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"sexual_violence","label":"Sexual violence (past year)","value":0.1,"display":"0.1%","year":"2023","score":100,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":1.12,"display":"1.12 / 100k","year":"2022","score":77,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"fbi_violent_crime_rate","label":"Violent crime rate (FBI)","value":627.87,"display":"628 / 100k","year":null,"score":51,"source":"FBI Crime Data Explorer"},{"key":"fbi_property_crime_rate","label":"Property crime rate (FBI)","value":2021.7,"display":"2022 / 100k","year":null,"score":84,"source":"FBI Crime Data Explorer"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":63,"display":"US AQI 63 · Moderate","year":null,"score":84,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":26.8421851,"display":"27 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2022","score":80,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":26,"display":"September: highs ~26°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1.5,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":75,"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Boston is generally safe for travelers, with moderate risks concentrated in specific areas and situations.","summary":"Boston's composite safety index of 77/100 reflects a city safer than most U.S. metros, though violent crime remains above national averages. Visitors should exercise standard precautions, particularly regarding petty theft in crowded tourist zones and heightened vigilance during large events or late-night transit.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robberies occur sporadically, often targeting individuals in isolated areas or late-night settings; recent incidents include a lemonade stand hold-up in June 2026 and cash courier thefts in Dorchester."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are reported in crowded tourist zones like Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, and Downtown Crossing, particularly during peak visiting hours."},"safeAreas":["Back Bay","Beacon Hill","South End","Cambridge (Harvard Square)"],"avoidAreas":["Roxbury (higher violent crime, especially at night)","Mattapan (property and violent crime risks)"],"scams":["Fake charity solicitations near tourist sites","Overcharging by unlicensed taxi or ride-share drivers","Distraction thefts targeting outdoor diners"],"zones":[{"name":"Back Bay","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential and shopping area with low violent crime; petty theft possible in crowded spots like Newbury Street."},{"name":"Beacon Hill","level":"safe","note":"Historic, well-patrolled neighborhood; very low crime, ideal for walking day and night."},{"name":"South End","level":"safe","note":"Trendy area with brownstones and restaurants; occasional property crime but rare violent incidents."},{"name":"Cambridge (Harvard Square)","level":"safe","note":"Academic hub with strong police presence; pickpocketing possible during events but generally secure."},{"name":"Downtown Crossing","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial zone; higher pickpocket risk and sporadic shoplifting, especially evenings."},{"name":"Fenway/Kenmore","level":"caution","note":"Game nights bring crowds and rowdy behavior; otherwise safe, but avoid confrontations near stadiums."},{"name":"Roxbury","level":"avoid","note":"Higher rates of violent crime including assault and robbery; exercise caution, particularly at night."},{"name":"Mattapan","level":"avoid","note":"Persistent property and violent crime issues; not recommended for tourists, especially after dark."}]}}