{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/jammu","updatedAt":"2026-10-25T06:20:56.847Z","place":{"city":"Jammu","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":32.73528,"lon":74.86167},"safety":{"score":76,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":81,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Generally Positive","summary":"Locals and visitors generally feel safe walking in daylight, with a moderate sense of safety at night. 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Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":75,"display":"75 / 100 (Generally Positive)","year":null,"score":75,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Jammu is generally safe for travelers, but requires increased caution due to regional security concerns and potential for petty crime.","summary":"While official advisories suggest exercising increased caution in India, including Jammu and Kashmir, local sentiment and visitor reports indicate a generally safe environment for tourists within established areas. Travelers should be aware of potential scams and security checkpoints.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is reported as low by locals and visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas such as markets and bus stations."},"safeAreas":["Gandhi Nagar","Jammu University Area","Bahu Fort Area"],"avoidAreas":["Areas within 10km of the India-Pakistan border: Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and potential for conflict, as advised by the UK FCDO."],"scams":["Scams involving fake hotel bookings and tour packages","Overcharging by auto-rickshaws and taxis","Misleading services or tourist traps related to handicrafts and pony rides"],"zones":[{"name":"Old City (near Raghunath Bazaar)","level":"caution","note":"Can be crowded, increasing pickpocketing risk; stay aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Gandhi Nagar","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safe and well-developed residential and commercial area."},{"name":"Jammu University Area","level":"safe","note":"Likely to be safe due to student presence and associated infrastructure."},{"name":"Bahu Fort Area","level":"safe","note":"A major tourist attraction, generally well-managed and safe."},{"name":"Sidhra","level":"caution","note":"Some reports indicate security concerns in areas near the Pakistan border; exercise increased caution."},{"name":"Narwal","level":"caution","note":"A commercial hub that can experience crowds and associated petty crime risks."}]}}