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As of October 2026, Hobart scores 92/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Hobart is a very safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and strong governance. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.
Safety Report
IsMyTripSafe.com
Australia · Assessed 13 October 2026
92
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:24:13Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Australia: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-09T09:34:08.6817882-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime, including robbery, is very rare in Hobart.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing is uncommon but can occur in tourist-heavy areas or public transport.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Very Positive
90/100
Travelers generally report feeling very safe in Hobart, with a low incidence of crime impacting their experience.
Yes. Hobart is a very safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and strong governance.
Hobart presents a very low risk for visitors, with official advisories recommending normal precautions. While petty crime is minimal, awareness of your surroundings is always advisable, especially in busy areas.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Hobart offers a high level of safety for visitors, with official government advisories consistently recommending normal security precautions. The city benefits from strong rule of law and low rates of violent crime, including a homicide rate significantly below the world average.
Recent reports indicate a safety team was dispatched to the Hobart CBD in October 2026 due to concerns about disruptive youth behavior, suggesting a need for general situational awareness in central areas. While serious crime is rare, travelers should remain vigilant for petty theft, particularly in crowded tourist locations. Hikers should also be aware of potential dangers in natural areas, as highlighted by a May 2026 report on a specific dangerous track.
Travelers should also be mindful of global health notices, such as those for Polio, Dengue, and Measles, and follow any local health advice. Overall, Hobart provides a secure environment for tourism, with risks primarily associated with common urban precautions and the inherent risks of outdoor activities.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Hobart districts for visitors: 5 safer, 1 needing caution. See them plotted on the Hobart safety map.
Hobart CBDcautionReports of youths causing issues; generally safe but stay aware, especially at night.
Battery PointsaferHistoric and generally quiet residential area.
North HobartsaferKnown for its restaurants and cafes, generally safe.
South HobartsaferResidential area with good access to nature.
West HobartsaferLargely residential with parks and views.
Sandy BaysaferAffluent suburb with a university campus, generally very safe.
07 · After Dark
Violent crime, including robbery, is very rare in Hobart.
After dark, be most careful around Hobart CBD. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Hobart is a very safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and strong governance. Hobart presents a very low risk for visitors, with official advisories recommending normal precautions. While petty crime is minimal, awareness of your surroundings is always advisable, especially in busy areas. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Hobart report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Hobart ranks #5 of 9 Australia destinations we've assessed, scoring 92/100. See the Australia safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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