{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/ottawa","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T02:05:16.142Z","place":{"city":"Ottawa","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":45.41117,"lon":-75.69812},"safety":{"score":90,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":96,"confidence":0.96,"caps":[],"databaseScore":91,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports and forum posts describe feeling safe walking during daylight and in central districts, with only minor concerns about occasional night‑time rowdiness.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":82,"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":85,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":"Yes — Ottawa is one of Canada's safest major cities for visitors, with low violent crime and a strong police presence.","summary":"Ottawa scores a 91 composite safety index, placing it in the top 3% of global destinations for safety. Homicide, terrorism and road‑traffic death rates are all far below world averages, and the city enjoys high scores for governance, health and environmental hazards. While petty theft and occasional late‑night disturbances occur in busy districts, they are rare and typically non‑violent.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon; incidents are isolated to late‑night bar areas and are typically non‑violent."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in busy tourist zones like ByWard Market and on public transit during peak hours."},"safeAreas":["Old Ottawa South","Westboro","Glebe","Centretown","ByWard Market"],"avoidAreas":["Somerset","Rideau Rockcliffe","Lowertown"],"scams":["Fake Parliament tour or museum ticket scams targeting tourists","Overpriced taxi rides and unlicensed rideshare operators","Street petition or charity hustles that pressure for donations"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Ottawa South","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low crime and well-lit streets"},{"name":"Westboro","level":"safe","note":"Affluent, well-patrolled neighbourhood popular with tourists and locals"},{"name":"Centretown","level":"caution","note":"Busy downtown core; stay alert after dark and watch for late-night disorder"},{"name":"ByWard Market","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic during day; minor incidents reported late at night"},{"name":"Somerset","level":"avoid","note":"Noted for higher property crime and transient population; avoid after dark"},{"name":"Rideau Rockcliffe","level":"avoid","note":"Elevated break‑ins and drug‑related activity reported in recent police logs"},{"name":"Lowertown","level":"caution","note":"Up‑and‑coming area with occasional pickpocketing near the market"},{"name":"Glebe","level":"safe","note":"Tree‑lined streets, strong community presence, and low incident rates"}]}}