{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/santa-fe","updatedAt":"2026-08-22T15:00:18.809Z","place":{"city":"Santa Fe","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":35.68698,"lon":-105.9378},"safety":{"score":71,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":74,"confidence":0.51,"caps":[],"databaseScore":72,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight hours in the main districts, though some express unease after dark in less‑populated neighborhoods.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":64,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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human-trafficking victims","value":1.12,"display":"1.12 / 100k","year":"2022","score":77,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":38,"display":"US AQI 38 · Good","year":null,"score":92,"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":6,"display":"6 within 15 km · nearest ~3.1 km","year":null,"score":88,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Wildfire (green)","year":null,"score":93,"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":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in United States","distanceKm":28}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Santa Fe is generally safe for visitors, but property crime is elevated and petty scams are common in tourist zones.","summary":"The composite safety index of 72 signals moderate overall safety; violent crime is low but property crime rates are higher than the U.S. average, especially in certain neighborhoods. Visitor sentiment is positive, yet recent news highlights scams and occasional ICE‑related tensions that can affect perception.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated residential areas after dark, particularly in the Agua Fria and La Cienega districts."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded tourist spots such as the Plaza, Canyon Road galleries, and during festivals."},"safeAreas":["Downtown Plaza (Historic Plaza District)","Railyard Arts District","South Capitol Area","Santa Fe Railyard Park","Canyon Road Gallery District"],"avoidAreas":["Eastside (including Agua Fria)","Westside (including Agua Fria outskirts)"],"scams":["Fake art‑gallery or souvenir vendors targeting tourists at the Plaza","Overpriced guided tours or “exclusive” cultural experiences sold by unlicensed operators","Street musicians or performers requesting excessive donations"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Plaza (Historic Plaza District)","level":"caution","note":"High tourist traffic and pickpocketing risk, especially after dark"},{"name":"Canyon Road Gallery District","level":"caution","note":"Busy crowds and vehicle break‑ins; stay alert in evenings"},{"name":"Railyard Arts District","level":"safe","note":"Well‑patrolled, low violent crime, but keep belongings secure"},{"name":"Eastside (including Agua Fria)","level":"avoid","note":"Higher property crime and gang activity; avoid after dark"},{"name":"Northside (including La Cienega)","level":"caution","note":"Increasing reports of theft; stay vigilant, especially at night"},{"name":"South Capitol Area","level":"safe","note":"Residential, low crime, good police presence"},{"name":"Westside (including Agua Fria outskirts)","level":"avoid","note":"Documented higher violent crime and drug activity; stay clear"},{"name":"Santa Fe Railyard Park","level":"safe","note":"Family‑friendly park, low risk during daylight"}]}}