{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/china/hefei","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T11:05:12.273Z","place":{"city":"Hefei","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","lat":31.86389,"lon":117.28083},"safety":{"score":77,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":83,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":75,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe walking alone during day and night, citing low visible crime and helpful police presence in central districts.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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":77,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Hefei is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime and moderate petty crime risks.","summary":"Hefei benefits from a very low homicide rate and strong public safety perception, though petty crime like pickpocketing occurs in crowded areas such as train stations and markets. Scams targeting tourists, including taxi overcharging and tea ceremony traps, are reported but avoidable with caution. Traffic accidents remain the leading safety concern for foreigners due to high pedestrian fatality rates.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; incidents mostly occur late at night in poorly lit areas near transport hubs."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in crowded markets, public transport, and tourist sites, especially during peak hours."},"safeAreas":["Baohe District","Shushan District","Luyang District","Feixi County","Feidong County"],"avoidAreas":["Hefei Railway Station area (pickpocketing and scam risks, especially at night)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging or refusal to use meter","Tea ceremony or art student scams inviting tourists to overpriced venues","Fake tour guides or rigged shopping tours"],"zones":[{"name":"Baohe District","level":"safe","note":"Central district with government offices, universities, and Baohe Park; low crime and well-patrolled."},{"name":"Shushan District","level":"safe","note":"High-tech zone with science parks and residential areas; generally safe day and night."},{"name":"Luyang District","level":"safe","note":"Commercial hub with shopping malls and dining; petty theft possible in crowded areas but overall secure."},{"name":"Yaohai District","level":"caution","note":"Older urban area near train station; higher foot traffic increases pickpocket risk, especially at night."},{"name":"Feixi County","level":"safe","note":"Suburban county with industrial parks and rural areas; low crime but limited nighttime lighting in villages."},{"name":"Feidong County","level":"safe","note":"Eastern county with scenic areas and manufacturing zones; safety consistent with regional averages."},{"name":"Changfeng County","level":"caution","note":"Western county near Chaohu Lake; isolated areas may pose risks after dark, though violent crime remains rare."},{"name":"Hefei Railway Station area","level":"avoid","note":"High congestion and transient crowds elevate pickpocketing and scam risks, particularly at night."}]}}