{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/winnipeg","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:48:31.148Z","place":{"city":"Winnipeg","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":49.8844,"lon":-97.14704},"safety":{"score":77,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":83,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[],"databaseScore":81,"travellerSentiment":{"score":59,"label":"Mixed to Negative","summary":"Local sentiment suggests a significant portion of residents do not feel safe walking alone at night, and there are concerns about crime, particularly property crime and drug-related issues.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":68,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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particularly property crime and drug-related issues. Travelers should be mindful of their surroundings, especially at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While overall homicide rates are low, there are concerns about violent crime as a local problem, with recent reports of robberies, including a cross-country biking duo being robbed."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is perceived as a significant local issue, suggesting a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching in tourist areas and on public transit."},"safeAreas":["The Forks","St. Boniface","Assiniboine Park"],"avoidAreas":["North End"],"scams":["Theft of personal belongings from unattended vehicles.","Distraction-based pickpocketing in crowded areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown","level":"caution","note":"Higher crime rates reported, especially after dark; some areas experiencing a crime spike."},{"name":"The Forks","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe and a popular tourist area, but exercise normal precautions."},{"name":"Osborne Village","level":"caution","note":"Known for its vibrant atmosphere but can experience petty crime; be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"St. Boniface","level":"safe","note":"A historic and generally safe area with a strong community feel."},{"name":"Assiniboine Park","level":"safe","note":"A large park area, generally safe for daytime activities."},{"name":"West End","level":"caution","note":"Some areas have higher crime rates; exercise increased vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"North End","level":"avoid","note":"Historically has higher crime rates; visitors should avoid this area."}]}}