{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/australia/hobart","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:07:50.496Z","place":{"city":"Hobart","country":"Australia","countryCode":"AU","lat":-42.87936,"lon":147.3294},"safety":{"score":89,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":95,"confidence":0.97,"caps":[],"databaseScore":90,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"Most visitors report feeling safe during daylight hours, with a moderate level of comfort walking alone at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":77,"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":80,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers generally feel safe, though standard precautions are advised, particularly regarding property crime and awareness at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is low, and violent crime is not a significant local problem for visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is noted as a more significant concern than violent crime, suggesting a moderate risk of pickpocketing or bag-snatching in crowded areas."},"safeAreas":["Hobart CBD","Salamanca","North Hobart","South Hobart","Battery Point","New Town"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["While not specific to Hobart, be aware of common travel scams like overcharging for taxis or inflated prices in tourist areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Hobart CBD","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe, but exercise caution in quieter streets after dark."},{"name":"Salamanca","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist area, safe during the day and early evening."},{"name":"North Hobart","level":"safe","note":"Lively area with restaurants and bars, generally safe but be aware of surroundings at night."},{"name":"South Hobart","level":"safe","note":"Primarily residential, considered safe."},{"name":"Battery Point","level":"safe","note":"Historic and affluent area, very safe."},{"name":"New Town","level":"safe","note":"Suburban area, generally safe."}]}}