{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/vietnam/hanoi","updatedAt":"2026-08-21T22:13:02.115Z","place":{"city":"Hanoi","country":"Vietnam","countryCode":"VN","lat":21.0245,"lon":105.84117},"safety":{"score":66,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":66,"confidence":0.54,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and forum posts indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight, though many note anxiety about traffic and occasional scams after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":72,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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weather","value":34,"display":"August: highs ~34°C · heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Tropical cyclone (green)","year":null,"score":96,"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":"Tropical cyclone","severity":"green","title":"notification for tropical cyclone EIGHTEEN-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0  (0 in Tropical Storm).","distanceKm":307}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Hanoi is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but notable petty theft and traffic risks.","summary":"Hanoi scores MODERATE on the composite safety index (62/100), reflecting low violent crime and homicide rates but higher petty theft and traffic hazards. The city is safer than ~60% of countries, yet official advisories urge a high degree of caution due to traffic dangers and occasional scams.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent robbery or armed mugging is rare for tourists; most incidents involve opportunistic theft in isolated areas"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in the Old Quarter, night markets, and on crowded buses; hotspots include Hang Bạc and around Hoàn Kiếm Lake"},"safeAreas":["Ba Dinh District","Hai Ba Trung District","Thanh Xuan District"],"avoidAreas":["Long Bien District","Cau Giay District"],"scams":["Motorbike bag‑snatching from passing riders, especially in crowded markets","Overcharging or bag‑theft by unlicensed taxis","Fake or inflated pricing by street vendors targeting tourists"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Quarter","level":"caution","note":"High tourist density and narrow streets increase pickpocket and bag‑snatching risk, especially after dark"},{"name":"Hoan Kiem Lake","level":"caution","note":"Popular area with crowds; petty theft and scams are common, but violent crime remains low"},{"name":"Ba Dinh District","level":"safe","note":"Residential and diplomatic zone with strong police presence and fewer street‑level scams"},{"name":"West Lake","level":"caution","note":"Busy nightlife area; isolated spots may see opportunistic theft, so stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Hai Ba Trung District","level":"safe","note":"Commercial and university hub with steady foot traffic and low violent crime"},{"name":"Long Bien District","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial outskirts have higher rates of petty theft and limited lighting, making them riskier for visitors"},{"name":"Cau Giay District","level":"caution","note":"Rapid development and construction zones attract scams targeting tourists; stay vigilant"},{"name":"Thanh Xuan District","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low crime incidence and good police coverage"}]}}