{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/lubbock","updatedAt":"2026-09-17T17:21:44.499Z","place":{"city":"Lubbock","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":33.57786,"lon":-101.85517},"safety":{"score":66,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":66,"confidence":0.75,"caps":[],"databaseScore":69,"travellerSentiment":{"score":51,"label":"Mixed feelings","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate mixed feelings about safety, with concerns over violent crime in certain neighborhoods balanced by positive experiences in well-policed areas like the Depot District and campus vicinity.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":58,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":59,"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 — Lubbock is moderately safe for visitors who exercise increased caution, particularly regarding violent crime and property theft.","summary":"Lubbock's composite safety index of 75/100 reflects a generally secure environment, but FBI data shows violent crime at 821 per 100k — well above the national average — while property crime remains elevated. Visitors should remain vigilant in crowded areas and avoid certain neighborhoods after dark, especially Mackenzie Park and the Canyon Lakes System.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Armed robbery and mugging risk is elevated, particularly in Jackson and Tech Terrace after dark; incidents often involve opportunistic theft."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded areas such as the Depot District, Texas Tech University, and during festivals; remain vigilant in crowds."},"safeAreas":["Texas Tech University area","North Overton","West Lubbock"],"avoidAreas":["Jackson (high violent and property crime, avoid especially after dark)","Tech Terrace (high crime rates per 2023 data, exercise extreme caution, especially at night)"],"scams":["Fake charity solicitations near Texas Tech campus","Overpriced or fraudulent 'tour guide' offers in the Depot District","Distraction thefts involving fake surveys or petitions"],"zones":[{"name":"Depot District","level":"caution","note":"Well-policed entertainment area; petty theft possible in crowds, especially at night."},{"name":"Texas Tech University area","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe campus and surroundings; standard precautions advised for personal belongings."},{"name":"Jackson","level":"avoid","note":"Consistently high violent and property crime; avoid, particularly after dark."},{"name":"Tech Terrace","level":"avoid","note":"High crime rates per 2023 data; exercise extreme caution, especially at night."},{"name":"North Overton","level":"safe","note":"Residential area near university; low crime and active community watch."},{"name":"South Lubbock","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use zone; property crime elevated; stay alert in commercial strips after dark."},{"name":"Downtown Lubbock","level":"caution","note":"Revitalizing core; pickpocketing risk in crowds; avoid isolated blocks late at night."},{"name":"West Lubbock","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential; low incident rates; standard safety practices sufficient."}]}}