{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/montreal","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:43:45.375Z","place":{"city":"Montreal","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":45.50884,"lon":-73.58781},"safety":{"score":90,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":96,"confidence":0.95,"caps":[],"databaseScore":91,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight, with occasional concerns about petty theft in crowded venues","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"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":84,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Violent crime is low, and locals report high confidence walking after dark, though petty theft remains the most common risk.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare and typically confined to isolated incidents in peripheral neighborhoods"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in tourist hotspots such as Old Montreal, the Underground City, and major transit hubs"},"safeAreas":["Outremont","Rosemont-Pointe-aux-Trembles","Saint-Laurent"],"avoidAreas":["Ville-Marie (Old Port) after dark","Saint-Henri late night"],"scams":["Overcharging at unlicensed taxis or rideshare apps","Fake charity collections targeting tourists in busy areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Plateau Mont-Royal","level":"caution","note":"generally safe but watch for petty theft after dark"},{"name":"Ville-Marie","level":"caution","note":"busy downtown core, stay alert in nightlife areas"},{"name":"Outremont","level":"safe","note":"quiet residential area with low crime rates"},{"name":"Mile End","level":"caution","note":"popular with tourists and locals, occasional pickpocketing"},{"name":"Rosemont-Pointe-aux-Trembles","level":"safe","note":"stable community with minimal reported incidents"},{"name":"Saint-Laurent","level":"caution","note":"commercial zones busy day and night, keep belongings secure"},{"name":"Ville-Marie (Old Port)","level":"avoid","note":"isolated waterfront at night can be deserted and risky"},{"name":"Saint-Henri","level":"caution","note":"vibrant nightlife, higher foot traffic but occasional street crime"}]}}