{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/san-francisco","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T08:44:57.882Z","place":{"city":"San Francisco","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":37.77493,"lon":-122.41942},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.48,"caps":[],"databaseScore":73,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors generally report feeling safe during daylight hours in tourist zones, though solo travelers express increased caution at night; overall sentiment reflects confidence in the city's safety when basic precautions are taken.","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":827526,"display":"828k residents","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":60,"display":"60.0%","year":"2023","score":60,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"sexual_violence","label":"Sexual violence (past year)","value":0.1,"display":"0.1%","year":"2023","score":100,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":1.12,"display":"1.12 / 100k","year":"2022","score":77,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"fbi_violent_crime_rate","label":"Violent crime rate (FBI)","value":596.5,"display":"597 / 100k","year":null,"score":53,"source":"FBI Crime Data Explorer"},{"key":"fbi_property_crime_rate","label":"Property crime rate (FBI)","value":3929.1,"display":"3929 / 100k","year":null,"score":61,"source":"FBI Crime Data Explorer"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":53,"display":"US AQI 53 · Moderate","year":null,"score":89,"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":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":34,"display":"September: highs ~34°C · high heat","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Wildfire (green)","year":null,"score":82,"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":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in United States","distanceKm":248}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — San Francisco is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal precautions, though property crime remains a notable concern.","summary":"San Francisco's composite safety index of 73/100 reflects a city safer than most major U.S. metros, with low violent crime against tourists but elevated risks of pickpocketing and car break-ins in tourist-heavy areas. Recent data shows declining homicide rates and overall crime, yet visitors should stay vigilant in neighborhoods like the Tenderloin, parts of the Mission, and Bayview-Hunters Point, especially after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon for tourists but can occur after dark in less-patrolled areas like Bayview-Hunters Point and parts of the Tenderloin."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent in high-traffic tourist spots and on Muni lines, especially during rush hour and at crowded events."},"safeAreas":["Pacific Heights","Noe Valley","Glen Park"],"avoidAreas":["Tenderloin (mugging, armed robbery, drug activity)","Parts of Mission District (property crime, sporadic violence)","Bayview-Hunters Point (higher violent crime, assaults)"],"scams":["Rental Car Smash-and-Grab","Fake Buddhist Monk Bracelet Hustle","Taxi overcharging","Street donation scams","Fake ticket vendors near attractions"],"zones":[{"name":"Pacific Heights","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential area with low crime rates, well-lit streets and strong police presence."},{"name":"Noe Valley","level":"safe","note":"Family-friendly neighborhood with low violent crime and good daytime/evening safety."},{"name":"Glen Park","level":"safe","note":"Quiet, residential area with minimal crime and strong community safety."},{"name":"Fisherman's Wharf","level":"caution","note":"Heavy tourist traffic increases pickpocketing risk; stay alert with belongings."},{"name":"Union Square","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and shopping density lead to frequent petty theft and bag-snatching."},{"name":"Tenderloin","level":"avoid","note":"Elevated risk of mugging, armed robbery, and open drug activity, especially after dark."},{"name":"Parts of Mission District","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of property crime and sporadic violent incidents; avoid poorly lit areas at night."},{"name":"Bayview-Hunters Point","level":"avoid","note":"Historically higher violent crime rates; muggings and assaults more common, particularly after dark."}]}}