{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/detroit","updatedAt":"2026-10-02T13:49:52.068Z","place":{"city":"Detroit","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":42.33143,"lon":-83.04575},"safety":{"score":73,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":77,"confidence":0.49,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":69,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe in revitalized districts during the day but express caution at night, particularly in unfamiliar outer neighborhoods.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":72,"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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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":85,"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. Detroit is generally safe for visitors who stay in tourist areas and exercise standard urban precautions.","summary":"Violent crime remains elevated citywide but has declined significantly, with homicides at a 60-year low in 2025. Tourist zones like downtown, Midtown, Corktown, and Belle Isle see regular patrols and lower incident rates, while property crimes such as car break-ins persist. Visitors should avoid isolated blocks after dark and use rideshare at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery occur but are uncommon in tourist zones; higher risk in isolated areas east of I-75 and near abandoned properties"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in crowded venues like Eastern Market, sports stadiums, and downtown pedestrian zones"},"safeAreas":["Downtown Detroit","Midtown / Cultural Center","Corktown","Belle Isle"],"avoidAreas":["Brightmoor (northwest; high violent and property crime)","Lasalle College Park (east-side; elevated crime risk)"],"scams":["fake parking helpers","ticket resale scams for sports or concerts","card skimming at gas stations or ATMs"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Detroit","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled core with major attractions; daytime safe, nighttime caution advised in isolated blocks."},{"name":"Midtown / Cultural Center","level":"safe","note":"Museums, universities, and Wayne State area; good lighting and foot traffic; petty theft possible in crowds."},{"name":"Corktown","level":"safe","note":"Historic district near downtown; revitalized with restaurants and bars; standard urban precautions advised at night."},{"name":"Eastern Market","level":"caution","note":"Popular weekend market; pickpocketing and bag-snatching reported in crowded areas; keep valuables secure."},{"name":"Belle Isle","level":"safe","note":"Island park with recreational facilities; well-patrolled; safe during daylight hours; avoid isolated areas after dark."},{"name":"West Village","level":"caution","note":"Residential area east of downtown; mixed safety; avoid poorly lit streets at night; use rideshare after dark."},{"name":"Brightmoor","level":"avoid","note":"Northwest neighborhood; cited among most dangerous in 2026; higher violent and property crime; avoid unless essential."},{"name":"Lasalle College Park","level":"avoid","note":"East-side neighborhood; identified as high-risk in 2026 crime reports; avoid non-essential visits, especially at night."}]}}