{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/calgary","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:43:54.255Z","place":{"city":"Calgary","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":51.05011,"lon":-114.08529},"safety":{"score":87,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.95,"caps":[],"databaseScore":90,"travellerSentiment":{"score":73,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports and local surveys indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight, with confidence dropping slightly after dark in downtown core areas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"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":83,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent data show a downward trend in overall crime, though some neighbourhoods still experience higher property‑related incidents.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur late at night in isolated downtown alleys; avoid poorly lit streets after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is most frequent in busy transit hubs like Calgary Transit’s Centre Street Station and at major events; keep bags closed and front‑facing"},"safeAreas":["Inglewood","Sunalta","Beltline"],"avoidAreas":["Marlborough (high property crime and gang activity)","Downtown east side (increased street crime after dark)"],"scams":["Over‑priced “tourist” parking or shuttle services near downtown attractions","Unlicensed ride‑share drivers offering cheap rides but later demanding inflated fares"],"zones":[{"name":"Beltline","level":"caution","note":"caution after dark due to occasional petty theft and homelessness presence"},{"name":"Inglewood","level":"safe","note":"generally safe, well‑patrolled, but stay alert late at night"},{"name":"Sunalta","level":"safe","note":"quiet residential area with low crime, safe for visitors"},{"name":"Downtown","level":"caution","note":"caution after dark due to higher foot traffic and occasional street crime"},{"name":"Marlborough","level":"avoid","note":"avoid due to elevated property crime and gang‑related activity reported"}]}}