{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/tijuana","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:44:24.912Z","place":{"city":"Tijuana","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":32.5027,"lon":-117.00371},"safety":{"score":46,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":35,"confidence":0.97,"caps":[{"max":46,"reason":"Homicide rate 25/100k"}],"databaseScore":46,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe in tourist zones but express concern about occasional scams and nighttime travel in less‑touristy neighborhoods.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":45,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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follow basic precautions.","summary":"Crime rates in Tijuana are moderate; violent crime is concentrated in specific neighborhoods, while most tourist zones experience low incident levels. Pickpocketing is common in crowded spots, and occasional scams target travelers, but overall risk remains manageable when visitors stay alert and avoid high‑risk districts.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon in tourist districts but can occur in the east side and at night; stay in well‑lit, busy areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded markets, bus stations, and on public transport; keep belongings secured."},"safeAreas":["Zona Río","Playas de Tijuana","La Mesa","Paseo de los Héroes"],"avoidAreas":["Zona Norte (especially east side)","Centro after dark"],"scams":["overcharging at informal taxis","fake tour guides offering cheap excursions","counterfeit prescription drugs sold near pharmacies"],"zones":[{"name":"Zona Río","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-friendly area with hotels, restaurants and bars; low crime reports and visible police presence"},{"name":"Playas de Tijuana","level":"safe","note":"Beachfront district popular with visitors; generally safe during daylight, stay alert at night"},{"name":"Avenida Revolución","level":"caution","note":"Busy shopping and entertainment strip; petty theft and occasional pickpocketing, avoid after dark"},{"name":"Zona Norte","level":"avoid","note":"High drug‑related activity and gang presence; tourists can be caught in crossfire, especially at night"},{"name":"Centro","level":"caution","note":"Commercial core with markets and nightlife; elevated petty crime, stay vigilant after dark"},{"name":"La Mesa","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with middle‑class housing; low incident rates and limited tourist traffic"},{"name":"Paseo de los Héroes","level":"caution","note":"Main thoroughfare near the airport; occasional traffic accidents and occasional petty theft"}]}}