{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/australia/armadale","updatedAt":"2026-11-14T01:24:27.419Z","place":{"city":"Armadale","country":"Australia","countryCode":"AU","lat":-32.14607,"lon":116.0093},"safety":{"score":81,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":87,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":85,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While national and capital city sentiment is positive, local reports and crime data for Armadale suggest a more cautious view among residents regarding safety, particularly concerning property crime and youth offending.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"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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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Australia","distanceKm":326}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Armadale presents a moderate safety risk for travelers, requiring heightened awareness compared to safer Australian locales.","summary":"While Australia and its capital, Perth, are generally considered safe with minimal risk of violent crime for tourists, Armadale has been identified as a suburb with a higher incidence of crime. Travelers should be particularly vigilant against petty theft and property crime.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While mugging and armed robbery are infrequent nationally and mainly occur in isolated areas late at night, Armadale has been cited as a crime hotspot with reports of property crime and some violent incidents."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in busy tourist areas across Australia, and while not specifically highlighted for Armadale, vigilance is advised in any public space."},"safeAreas":["Chidlow","Forrestdale","Mount Nasura"],"avoidAreas":["Armadale Central (caution advised due to higher crime reports)"],"scams":["Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy areas","Drive-by bag snatching by thieves on motorbikes (common in tourist areas across Australia)"],"zones":[{"name":"Armadale Central","level":"caution","note":"Higher reported crime rates, including vehicle theft and property crime; exercise vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Haynes","level":"caution","note":"Some reports indicate property crime; maintain awareness of surroundings."},{"name":"Chidlow","level":"safe","note":"Generally lower crime rates, appears to be a more residential and stable area."},{"name":"Forrestdale","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with lower reported crime incidents."},{"name":"Mount Nasura","level":"safe","note":"Primarily residential with a lower crime profile."}]}}