{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/kansas-city","updatedAt":"2026-08-14T11:22:22.815Z","place":{"city":"Kansas City","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":39.09973,"lon":-94.57857},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.49,"caps":[],"databaseScore":73,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Moderately positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel comfortable in central areas during daylight but express heightened caution after dark, especially near the Power & Light District","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":60,"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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Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":32,"display":"US AQI 32 · Good","year":null,"score":93,"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":15,"display":"15 within 15 km · nearest ~1.6 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":42,"display":"August: highs ~42°C · extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Kansas City is generally safe for visitors who stay in well‑touristed areas and exercise normal caution.","summary":"Crime scores of 65 and 62 place Kansas City above the global average, with low terrorism risk and strong institutional stability, but visitor‑reported feeling safe is only moderate at 60 %.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon in tourist districts but can occur late at night in the Power & Light District and surrounding neighborhoods"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are most frequent in crowded venues such as the Country Club Plaza, downtown entertainment zones, and major sporting events"},"safeAreas":["Country Club Plaza","Crossroads Arts District","Downtown (Civic Center/City Hall area)","Swope Park (including Kansas City Zoo)"],"avoidAreas":["Northeast (east of Troost Avenue)","Westport after midnight"],"scams":["Overpriced or fake taxi rides and rideshare scams targeting airport arrivals","Unlicensed tour operators offering cheap World Cup tickets or city tours","ATM skimming and credit‑card fraud in high‑traffic tourist venues"],"zones":[{"name":"Country Club Plaza","level":"safe","note":"tourist hub with heavy foot traffic, dedicated security, and well-lit streets; low crime incidence reported"},{"name":"Power & Light District","level":"caution","note":"active nightlife area; police patrols present but incidents rise after midnight, especially near 18th & Vine"},{"name":"Crossroads Arts District","level":"safe","note":"gallery-focused streets, daytime bustle, and regular patrols keep crime minimal; evenings generally calm"},{"name":"Westport","level":"caution","note":"popular bar zone; high pedestrian volume but frequent alcohol‑related disturbances reported after dark"},{"name":"Northeast (east of Troost Avenue)","level":"avoid","note":"elevated violent crime rates and sparse police presence; recent shootings documented in July 2026"},{"name":"South Kansas City (south of I‑70)","level":"caution","note":"mixed residential/commercial use; property crime slightly above city average, stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Downtown (Civic Center/City Hall area)","level":"safe","note":"government and office buildings, steady foot traffic, and visible security; low incident reports"},{"name":"Swope Park (including Kansas City Zoo)","level":"safe","note":"well‑maintained park with regular patrols; isolated trails can be less monitored, use main paths"}]}}