{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/kingston","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:50:03.330Z","place":{"city":"Kingston","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":44.22976,"lon":-76.48098},"safety":{"score":91,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[],"databaseScore":92,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"Most residents feel safe walking alone in daylight, though a notable portion express less confidence walking alone at night. Concerns about property crime and drug activity are present but do not appear to significantly deter visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":86,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":87,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":82,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":88,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-07-23T16:13:01Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/canada"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":1.97968887560784,"display":"2.0 / 100k","year":"2023","score":86,"source":"World Bank Open 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Canada","distanceKm":235},{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in United States","distanceKm":237}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Kingston, Canada is a very safe city for travelers.","summary":"Kingston boasts a high composite safety index, with low rates of violent crime and terrorism. While general crime and drug activity are perceived as moderate local problems by some residents, official advisories are minimal, and visitors generally feel safe, especially during daylight hours.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Worry about mugging or robbery is reported as low by residents, with violent crime seen as a moderate local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are not highlighted as significant issues for visitors in Kingston."},"safeAreas":["Downtown Kingston","Waterfront","Queen's University District"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["While not specific to Kingston, be aware of common travel scams such as overcharging for taxis or inflated prices for goods and services in tourist areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Kingston","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with good visitor sentiment and low crime rates."},{"name":"Waterfront","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist area, well-patrolled and safe for daytime and evening strolls."},{"name":"Queen's University District","level":"safe","note":"Lively student area, generally safe, but exercise caution around late-night establishments."},{"name":"Kingston West","level":"caution","note":"Some reports of property crime and drug-related issues, be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"East Kingston","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential and commercial area; general awareness advised, especially after dark."}]}}