{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/bradford","updatedAt":"2026-09-22T02:50:37.391Z","place":{"city":"Bradford","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":41.9559,"lon":-78.64392},"safety":{"score":76,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":81,"confidence":0.72,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":69,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling generally safe in Bradford, with safety perceptions supported by low violent crime rates and active policing in the city centre, though some caution is advised in certain neighborhoods after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":73,"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":70,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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risk","year":null,"score":62,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":73,"display":"73 / 100 (Generally positive)","year":null,"score":73,"source":"City Web Research"}],"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 — Bradford, Pennsylvania is generally safe for visitors, but exercise increased caution in certain neighborhoods and stay alert for pickpocketing and scams.","summary":"Bradford has a composite safety index of 82/100, indicating it is safer than ~89% of countries, with low homicide and terrorism risks. However, visitors should exercise caution in specific areas after dark and remain vigilant against petty crime in commercial zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but have occurred in isolated incidents near the downtown core after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are most frequent in the downtown commercial district and at local festivals."},"safeAreas":["University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Campus","Main Street Historic District","East Side Residential","North Bradford Residential"],"avoidAreas":["West Bradford Industrial Zone - higher property crime and theft reports, avoid after dark","Route 219 Corridor - vehicle break-in risk, do not leave valuables visible in cars"],"scams":["Fake ticket or charity scams targeting tourists","Overcharging by unlicensed taxis or vendors"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Bradford","level":"caution","note":"Pickpocketing and robbery risks increase after dark; keep valuables secure and stay alert in commercial areas."},{"name":"University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Campus","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, regularly patrolled area with low crime; safe for visitors during daylight and early evening hours."},{"name":"Main Street Historic District","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-friendly area with visible police presence; minimal crime reported, ideal for daytime exploration."},{"name":"East Side Residential","level":"safe","note":"Quiet neighborhood with low incident rates; suitable for stays and evening walks with standard precautions."},{"name":"West Bradford Industrial Zone","level":"avoid","note":"Higher property crime and theft reports; avoid after dark and do not leave valuables in vehicles."},{"name":"South Bradford Near Hospital","level":"caution","note":"Moderate foot traffic but occasional thefts reported; remain alert near medical facilities and parking areas."},{"name":"North Bradford Residential","level":"safe","note":"Family-oriented area with strong community watch; very low violent crime and safe for visitors at all times."},{"name":"Route 219 Corridor","level":"caution","note":"Commercial strip with occasional vehicle break-ins; avoid leaving items visible in cars, especially at night."}]}}