{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/el-paso","updatedAt":"2026-09-17T17:22:58.161Z","place":{"city":"El Paso","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":31.75872,"lon":-106.48693},"safety":{"score":80,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":86,"confidence":0.75,"caps":[],"databaseScore":79,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor reports and local resident feedback indicate El Paso feels safe during the day, with many noting its welcoming atmosphere and low crime perception; nighttime caution is advised in specific zones.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":74,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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 — El Paso is one of the safest large U.S. cities for visitors, with low violent crime and strong law enforcement presence.","summary":"El Paso's crime rates are significantly below national averages, particularly for violent crime, and the city benefits from substantial federal, state, and local law enforcement resources due to its border location. While property crimes like auto theft have seen recent increases, tourist areas remain generally safe with normal urban precautions. Visitors should stay alert in entertainment districts and avoid poorly lit areas near the international bridges at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery risk to visitors is low, concentrated near international bridges and some nightlife areas after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded tourist zones, entertainment districts, and on public transit, especially around UTEP and downtown"},"safeAreas":["Westside","Eastside","Central El Paso"],"avoidAreas":["Areas near International Bridges (at night)","Historically higher-crime areas (specific names not consistently identified in dossier)"],"scams":["Border-related charity scams targeting sympathy for migrants","Fake ticket or tour operators near popular attractions"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown El Paso","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during the day, but exercise increased caution at night, especially near entertainment areas."},{"name":"University Area (near UTEP)","level":"caution","note":"Higher crime rates due to nightlife, requires standard precautions, especially after dark."},{"name":"Westside","level":"safe","note":"Upscale area with excellent safety ratings, popular with families and professionals."},{"name":"Eastside","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe with low crime rates and well-maintained residential areas."},{"name":"Central El Paso","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential neighborhood known for low crime rates and strong community involvement."},{"name":"Areas near International Bridges","level":"avoid","note":"Historically associated with more aggressive juveniles at night, though curfews have reduced issues."}]}}