{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/dallas","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T11:22:15.295Z","place":{"city":"Dallas","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":32.78306,"lon":-96.80667},"safety":{"score":69,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":71,"confidence":0.52,"caps":[],"databaseScore":70,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe during the day in well-patrolled areas such as Uptown and the Arts District, but express caution at night in less familiar neighborhoods; enhanced security for events like the 2026 World Cup has improved sentiment in key zones.","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":61,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":67,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":63,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":74,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Thu, 08 May 2025","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/united-kingdom-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-08-18T09:29:04Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security precautions","updated":"2026-08-25T16:07:39.3337727-04:00","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":1326087,"display":"1.3M residents","year":null,"score":71,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":49.2,"display":"49.2 / 100","year":null,"score":55,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"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":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":51,"display":"US AQI 51 · Moderate","year":null,"score":90,"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":24,"display":"24 within 15 km · nearest ~2.2 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":42,"display":"August: highs ~42°C · dangerous heat","year":null,"score":45,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Wildfire (green)","year":null,"score":93,"source":"GDACS / USGS"}],"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":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in United States","distanceKm":142}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Dallas is generally safe for tourists who take standard urban precautions, though crime remains moderate and certain areas require vigilance, especially at night.","summary":"Dallas has a composite safety index of 70/100, placing it safer than ~72% of countries, with strong scores in health, environment, and institutions, but crime (61/100) and government advisory (63/100) are weaker factors. Visitor sentiment is mostly positive in well-patrolled areas like Uptown and the Arts District, though isolated incidents and scams persist, particularly around transportation hubs and at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery occur at moderate levels, primarily in South and West Dallas and isolated parts of Downtown after dark; rare in tourist zones with patrols."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are moderate risks, especially in crowded areas like Fair Park, public transit, and event venues; keep bags zipped and front-facing."},"safeAreas":["Uptown","Downtown Arts District","Highland Park"],"avoidAreas":["South Boulevard-Park Row (high robbery/assault risk)","Northwest Dallas (elevated property and violent crime)"],"scams":["Unlicensed drivers posing as Uber or Lyft at DFW and Love Field airports overcharging or taking longer routes","Fake 'ran out of gas' scams near highways where strangers ask for money or rides","Counterfeit jewelry or goods sold by street vendors in tourist areas","Taxi overcharging or unnecessary detours, especially from airport stands"],"zones":[{"name":"Uptown","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled, upscale area with low violent crime; safe day and night for visitors."},{"name":"Downtown Arts District","level":"safe","note":"Heavily patrolled tourist core; secure during day and early evening with good foot traffic."},{"name":"Highland Park","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential area with very low crime; consistently ranked among safest neighborhoods."},{"name":"Bishop Arts District (North Oak Cliff)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe but exercise caution after dark; isolated side streets see occasional petty theft."},{"name":"Deep Ellum","level":"caution","note":"Vibrant nightlife zone with enhanced security planned; stay alert late at night due to bar crowds."},{"name":"West End Historic District","level":"caution","note":"Popular with tourists but has homeless presence; avoid isolated areas after dark."},{"name":"South Boulevard-Park Row","level":"avoid","note":"Among highest crime rates in Dallas; frequent reports of robbery and assault, especially at night."},{"name":"Northwest Dallas","level":"avoid","note":"High incidence of property crime and violent incidents; avoid unless necessary."}]}}