{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/prospect","updatedAt":"2026-09-26T13:22:54.981Z","place":{"city":"Prospect","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":38.3459615,"lon":-85.6046048},"safety":{"score":80,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":86,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":79,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe in the United States, citing strong police presence in tourist areas and low incidence of violent crime against tourists.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":74,"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":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Visitor safety is high in tourist and residential zones, with violent crime typically confined to specific neighborhoods not frequented by tourists. Petty theft remains the primary concern for travelers in public spaces and transit hubs.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery risk to visitors is low and mainly occurs in specific urban neighborhoods away from tourist centers."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are moderate risks in tourist-heavy areas, public transit, and crowded events."},"safeAreas":["Prospect Heights","Old Town Prospect","University District","West Prospect"],"avoidAreas":["Industrial Zone (higher property crime and trespassing risk)"],"scams":["Fake charity solicitations near tourist sites","Overpriced taxi rides from airports","Distraction thefts in markets and festivals"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Prospect","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft and pickpocketing reported in tourist areas; exercise normal precautions, especially after dark."},{"name":"Prospect Heights","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime rates; well-lit streets and active neighborhood watch."},{"name":"Old Town Prospect","level":"safe","note":"Historic district with regular police patrols; minimal violent crime, popular with visitors."},{"name":"Riverbend District","level":"caution","note":"Near the riverfront; occasional reports of vandalism and loitering, but no serious incidents recently."},{"name":"Industrial Zone","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of property crime and trespassing; not recommended for visitors, especially at night."},{"name":"University District","level":"safe","note":"Campus area with security presence; low violent crime, though bike thefts occur—secure belongings."},{"name":"East Prospect","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use area with some reports of drug activity; avoid isolated streets after dark."},{"name":"West Prospect","level":"safe","note":"Quiet suburban neighborhood with strong community policing and low crime statistics."}]}}