{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/hamilton","updatedAt":"2026-10-31T14:47:49.784Z","place":{"city":"Hamilton","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":43.25011,"lon":-79.84963},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.94,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":58,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Perceptions of safety vary, with lower scores for feeling safe walking alone at night and higher scores for daylight safety. Concerns exist regarding drug dealing and property crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":42,"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":62,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":58,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":100,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":84,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":89,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":1,"label":"Exercise Normal Precautions","updated":"Fri, 05 Jun 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.can.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against 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Canada","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/hepatitis-a-canada"},{"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Hamilton is a safe city for travelers, with risks comparable to other Canadian urban centers.","summary":"While official advisories indicate normal precautions are sufficient, local perceptions suggest a moderate risk, particularly concerning property crime and feeling safe at night. Recent reports highlight organized retail theft and some drug-related issues in specific areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is perceived as moderate, with some local reports of organized retail theft."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and distraction thefts are a concern, particularly in retail areas and targeting seniors."},"safeAreas":["Westdale","Ancaster","Dundas","Stoney Creek"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Distraction thefts targeting shoppers, particularly seniors.","Rental scams.","Ticket fraud."],"zones":[{"name":"Westdale","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe, often recommended for visitors."},{"name":"Ancaster","level":"safe","note":"Considered a safe and desirable area."},{"name":"Dundas","level":"safe","note":"A safe neighborhood with a good reputation."},{"name":"Stoney Creek","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe for residents and visitors."},{"name":"Downtown","level":"caution","note":"May experience issues related to homelessness and substance use; exercise caution, especially at night."},{"name":"North End","level":"caution","note":"Some areas may have higher crime rates; stay aware of your surroundings."}]}}