{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/los-angeles","updatedAt":"2026-09-27T23:54:57.117Z","place":{"city":"Los Angeles","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":34.05223,"lon":-118.24368},"safety":{"score":69,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":71,"confidence":0.52,"caps":[],"databaseScore":70,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel safe in major tourist corridors like Santa Monica and Beverly Hills during the day, but express concern about homelessness, visible mental health crises on public transit, and safety in certain downtown and southern areas after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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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":3820914,"display":"3.8M residents","year":null,"score":52,"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 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notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":45,"display":"45 within 15 km · nearest ~0.2 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":38,"display":"September: highs ~38°C · extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 2 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1.5,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":75,"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 — Los Angeles is generally safe for visitors who stay aware of neighborhood risks and take basic precautions.","summary":"Los Angeles has a composite safety index of 71/100, indicating it is safer than about three-quarters of countries worldwide. While tourist areas like Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica are well-patrolled and safe during day and evening hours, certain neighborhoods such as Skid Row, South LA, and parts of Downtown pose higher risks, particularly for petty crime after dark. Visitors should remain vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and avoid isolated locations at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated neighborhoods at night, particularly in parts of South LA and Skid Row."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent in crowded venues such as Hollywood Boulevard, Downtown LA, and major transit hubs."},"safeAreas":["Santa Monica","Beverly Hills","West Hollywood"],"avoidAreas":["South Los Angeles (high violent crime and gang activity)","Inglewood (elevated robbery risk near venues)"],"scams":["Fake mixtape/CD scams on Hollywood Boulevard","Taxi overcharging or unlicensed drivers","Street vendors selling counterfeit goods","Accommodation booking scams via fake websites"],"zones":[{"name":"Santa Monica","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled tourist area with low violent crime; remain alert for pickpocketing on the pier and promenade."},{"name":"Beverly Hills","level":"safe","note":"Affluent district with strong police presence; petty theft possible in Rodeo Drive shopping areas."},{"name":"West Hollywood","level":"safe","note":"Popular nightlife zone; safe during day and early evening, but avoid isolated streets after 2 AM."},{"name":"Hollywood (Hollywood Blvd corridor)","level":"caution","note":"High pickpocketing and scam risk in crowded tourist zones; keep valuables secure and avoid street vendors."},{"name":"Downtown LA (DTLA)","level":"caution","note":"Revitalized arts and business district; safe by day, but avoid Skid Row periphery and unlit areas after dark."},{"name":"Koreatown","level":"caution","note":"Dense urban area with moderate property crime; take care on late-night transit and guard against bag snatching."},{"name":"South Los Angeles","level":"avoid","note":"Higher rates of violent crime and gang activity; not recommended for tourists, especially on foot after dark."},{"name":"Inglewood","level":"avoid","note":"Elevated robbery and assault risk near entertainment venues; exercise extreme caution if visiting SoFi Stadium area."}]}}