{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/windsor","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:49:47.719Z","place":{"city":"Windsor","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":42.30008,"lon":-83.01654},"safety":{"score":92,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[],"databaseScore":92,"travellerSentiment":{"score":91,"label":"Very Positive","summary":"An overwhelming majority of residents and visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating a high level of public confidence in the city's safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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":89,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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is strong, with low crime rates and high scores for rule of law and government effectiveness. While there are occasional incidents, they do not typically affect visitors, and public perception of safety is very high.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Robbery rates are low, though a recent incident involved a suspect arrested at the airport after a robbery in Windsor."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing is not a prevalent issue reported for visitors, but standard vigilance in crowded areas is advised."},"safeAreas":["Downtown Windsor","Walkerville","University District","South Windsor"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Potential for border-related scams or issues due to its proximity to the US.","General petty theft, though not a significant reported issue for tourists."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Windsor","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with good visitor infrastructure, but exercise caution after dark."},{"name":"Walkerville","level":"safe","note":"Historic and generally safe, known for its breweries and restaurants."},{"name":"Ford City","level":"caution","note":"Mixed area; some parts are revitalizing, but exercise increased vigilance, especially at night."},{"name":"University District","level":"safe","note":"Typically safe due to student presence, but be aware of petty crime common in such areas."},{"name":"South Windsor","level":"safe","note":"Primarily residential and considered safe."},{"name":"East Windsor","level":"caution","note":"Some areas may have higher crime rates; stay aware of surroundings, particularly after dark."}]}}