{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/hoboken","updatedAt":"2026-09-14T04:47:03.040Z","place":{"city":"Hoboken","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":40.74399,"lon":-74.03236},"safety":{"score":76,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":81,"confidence":0.49,"caps":[],"databaseScore":75,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on Reddit and local forums describe Hoboken as pretty safe generally, with the main concerns being traffic and isolated petty crime rather than widespread danger.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"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":68,"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 — Hoboken is generally safe for visitors, with petty crime and occasional political tensions requiring vigilance.","summary":"Hoboken scores 84/100 on safety indexes, reflecting low violent crime but moderate pickpocketing risks in crowded areas like waterfront bars and PATH stations. Recent incidents include a foiled assassination plot and ICE activity reports, though these do not broadly impact tourist safety. Visitors report feeling safe day-to-day with standard precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; most incidents involve opportunistic theft in isolated areas"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and phone snatching are primary concerns, concentrated in busy waterfront bars, PATH stations, and during major events"},"safeAreas":["Waterfront (Hudson River Walkway)","Midtown residential (between 5th and Observer Highway)","Southwest residential (near 15th Street)","Frank Sinatra Drive (waterfront parks)"],"avoidAreas":["Northwest industrial fringe (near rail yards) - sparsely populated, poorly lit after dark; higher risk of opportunistic theft"],"scams":["Cellphone pickpocketing in busy areas","Unsolicited donation or ticket offers from unverified sources"],"zones":[{"name":"Waterfront (Hudson River Walkway)","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, patrolled area with views of Manhattan; safe day and night for walking."},{"name":"Washington Street (core retail/dining)","level":"caution","note":"Busy daytime; pickpocket risk increases at night, especially near bars and PATH station."},{"name":"Hoboken PATH Station vicinity","level":"caution","note":"Transit hub with moderate pickpocketing; stay alert during rush hour and late evenings."},{"name":"Midtown residential (between 5th and Observer Highway)","level":"safe","note":"Quiet, family-friendly streets with low crime; safe at all times."},{"name":"Northwest industrial fringe (near rail yards)","level":"avoid","note":"Sparsely populated, poorly lit after dark; higher risk of opportunistic theft and vagrancy-related issues."},{"name":"Southwest residential (near 15th Street)","level":"safe","note":"Tree-lined, well-maintained neighborhood with strong community presence; very low incident reports."},{"name":"Frank Sinatra Drive (waterfront parks)","level":"safe","note":"Popular for jogging and leisure; regularly patrolled by police; safe until late evening."},{"name":"Around Hoboken University Medical Center","level":"caution","note":"Area sees occasional loitering and minor disturbances; exercise caution after 10 PM."}]}}