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Is Tianjin safe? 🇨🇳
China · Safety report last updated
As of October 2026, Tianjin scores 76/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Tianjin is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and a generally positive perception of safety among residents. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
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Tianjin 🇨🇳
China · Assessed 13 October 2026
76
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime73/100GoodCrime index 32.9 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment84/100GoodMostly positive
Advisories75Good
Stability67Fair
Health73Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
“Canada's official risk level for China: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).”
Updated 2026-10-09T09:52:51.7081377-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
78 / 100 (Mostly positive)
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
11.1M residents
37
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
0.5 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2China0.5Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
98
Robbery / mugging
LowWorry about mugging or robbery is low, and violent crime is not a significant local problem for visitors.
Pickpocketing
ModerateWhile not a major concern, pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded tourist areas and on public transport.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Fair
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
84/100
Reported feel78Mostly positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Residents and visitors generally feel safe walking alone in daylight and at night, with a low reported worry about being mugged or robbed.
Tianjin is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and a generally positive perception of safety among residents.
While official advisories recommend exercising a high degree of caution in China, Tianjin itself presents a low risk for most common traveler concerns. Petty crime is minimal, and violent incidents are rare. However, travelers should be aware of potential health risks from air quality and exercise standard precautions for urban environments.
Recent developments
- Aug 2026A Chinese man was extradited 29 years after allegedly killing a taxi driver in Tianjin.— Korea JoongAng Daily
- Aug 2026A Chinese man, always wearing a mask, was arrested for murdering a taxi driver 29 years ago.— news.sbs.co.kr
- May 2022Hundreds of students protested a COVID-19 lockdown on the Tianjin University campus.— Radio Free Asia
Common scams
- Tea ceremony scam: being invited to a tea ceremony which turns out to be an overpriced tourist trap.
Full briefing
Tianjin presents a generally safe environment for travelers, with low reported crime rates and a high degree of confidence from residents regarding personal safety. Official advisories from Canada recommend exercising a high degree of caution for travel within China, but specific concerns for Tianjin are minimal.
While violent crime is not a significant issue, and the worry of being mugged or robbed is low, travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly in busy tourist spots and on public transportation, where pickpocketing can occur. The air quality in Tianjin can fluctuate and is sometimes unhealthy for sensitive groups, so monitoring daily air quality indexes and using masks when necessary is advised.
Recent news indicates isolated but serious criminal cases, such as a murder from decades ago being solved with an extradition in August 2026. Protests related to COVID-19 lockdowns occurred in May 2022. Travelers should be aware of potential scams, such as the tea ceremony scam, and take standard precautions like carrying identification and learning basic emergency phrases. The city experiences pleasant weather in October, with no extreme natural hazards currently reported.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 6 Tianjin districts for visitors: 5 safer, 1 needing caution. See them plotted on the Tianjin safety map.
Tanggu DistrictcautionPort area, can have higher transient populations; exercise standard precautions.
Heping DistrictsaferCentral business and historical area, generally safe for visitors.
Hexi DistrictsaferModern commercial and residential district, considered safe.
Hedong DistrictsaferResidential and commercial area, low reported crime.
Jixian DistrictsaferMore rural and mountainous, generally safe with focus on natural attractions.
Wuqing DistrictsaferSuburban district, considered safe for residents and visitors.
07 · After Dark
Is Tianjin safe at night?
91% of people in China say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2020).
Worry about mugging or robbery is low, and violent crime is not a significant local problem for visitors.
After dark, be most careful around Tanggu District. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Tianjin safety FAQ (2026)
Is Tianjin safe right now (2026)?
Tianjin is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and a generally positive perception of safety among residents. While official advisories recommend exercising a high degree of caution in China, Tianjin itself presents a low risk for most common traveler concerns. Petty crime is minimal, and violent incidents are rare. However, travelers should be aware of potential health risks from air quality and exercise standard precautions for urban environments. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Tianjin safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Tianjin report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Tianjin should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Tianjin (2026)?
- Tea ceremony scam: being invited to a tea ceremony which turns out to be an overpriced tourist trap.
How does Tianjin compare with other places in China (2026)?
Tianjin ranks #9 of 9 China destinations we've assessed, scoring 76/100. See the China safety overview for the full list.
How is this tianjin safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 14+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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