{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/victoria","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:48:51.004Z","place":{"city":"Victoria","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":48.4359,"lon":-123.35155},"safety":{"score":89,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":95,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[],"databaseScore":90,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Generally Positive","summary":"Most visitors report feeling safe walking in daylight, though a notable percentage express some concern about walking alone at night.","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":85,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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low crime rate and high levels of political stability, making it a secure destination. While overall crime is decreasing, visitors should be aware of a rise in hate crimes and potential strain on police resources due to ongoing protests.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is low, with violent crime considered a minor local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"While not specifically highlighted, general awareness in crowded tourist areas is always advised."},"safeAreas":["Downtown","Fairfield","Oak Bay","James Bay","Saanich","North Victoria"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Phone password and social media access demands (though this headline refers to a different city, be aware of data privacy concerns when crossing borders)."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with typical urban precautions; good for most tourist activities."},{"name":"Fairfield","level":"safe","note":"Residential and generally very safe, popular with families."},{"name":"Oak Bay","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential area, considered very safe."},{"name":"James Bay","level":"safe","note":"Historic neighborhood, safe for visitors, close to downtown."},{"name":"Saanich","level":"safe","note":"Large municipality, generally safe with typical urban awareness needed in some commercial areas."},{"name":"Esquimalt","level":"caution","note":"Naval base area; generally safe but exercise standard urban precautions, especially after dark."},{"name":"North Victoria","level":"safe","note":"Includes residential and commercial areas, safe with normal city vigilance."},{"name":"Burnside-Gorge","level":"caution","note":"Some areas may have higher rates of petty crime; exercise increased awareness, especially at night."}]}}