{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/veracruz","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:51:44.575Z","place":{"city":"Veracruz","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":19.18095,"lon":-96.1429},"safety":{"score":54,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":47,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":53,"travellerSentiment":{"score":58,"label":"Cautious","summary":"Data indicates that a significant portion of the population (41.3%) does not feel safe walking alone after dark, suggesting a general sense of unease among residents and likely impacting visitor perceptions.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":41,"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":50,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Mexico","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/rmsf-mexico"},{"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":"Caution is advised for travelers to Veracruz due to elevated crime rates and ongoing security concerns.","summary":"Veracruz presents a mixed safety profile, with a high homicide rate and significant organized crime presence impacting the region. While official advisories recommend exercising a high degree of caution, the city itself is not under a blanket 'do not travel' order, suggesting that with proper precautions, travel is possible.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not explicitly detailed for Veracruz city, the high homicide rate for Mexico (24.9/100k) and general crime index suggest a moderate risk of mugging and armed robbery, particularly in less populated or poorly lit areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowded tourist areas, markets, and public transportation are common targets for pickpockets and bag-snatchers."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Areas with high reported crime rates","Isolated or poorly lit areas after dark"],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers, especially from the airport or bus stations.","Distraction theft, where an accomplice distracts you while another picks your pocket."],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"Historic area, can be busy but has reported petty crime and requires vigilance after dark."},{"name":"Boca del Río","level":"caution","note":"Coastal resort area, generally safer but still susceptible to opportunistic crime."},{"name":"Fraccionamiento Costa de Oro","level":"caution","note":"Residential and commercial area, generally considered safe but standard precautions apply."},{"name":"Paseo de Las Americas","level":"caution","note":"A well-developed area, but crime rates can fluctuate; exercise caution."},{"name":"Rinconada","level":"caution","note":"Residential area, general safety precautions are advised."}]}}