{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/pakistan/lahore","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:00:43.310Z","place":{"city":"Lahore","country":"Pakistan","countryCode":"PK","lat":31.558,"lon":74.35071},"safety":{"score":55,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":48,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":53,"travellerSentiment":{"score":66,"label":"Mixed but leaning positive","summary":"While some reports indicate a moderate level of concern regarding crime, a recent local report suggests Lahore has secured top safety rankings, indicating a generally positive sentiment among residents and visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"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":59,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.7679662350636346,"display":"0.77 / million","year":"2021","score":76,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":11.9,"display":"11.9 / 100k","year":"2021","score":60,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":30.6476878,"display":"31/100","year":"2024","score":31,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":39.4597729,"display":"39/100","year":"2024","score":39,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":26.2849685,"display":"26/100","year":"2024","score":26,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":39.6677025,"display":"40/100","year":"2024","score":40,"source":"World Bank Governance 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USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":65,"display":"65 / 100 (Mixed but leaning positive)","year":null,"score":65,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Watch","title":"Extensively Drug-Resistant Typhoid Fever in Pakistan","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/xdr-typhoid-fever-pakistan"},{"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":"Exercise a high degree of caution when visiting Lahore due to a complex security environment and potential for civil unrest.","summary":"While Lahore has a moderate composite safety index, official advisories and recent incidents highlight significant risks. Travelers should be aware of potential political instability, protests, and crime, particularly in certain areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about mugging or robbery is moderate, with a crime index suggesting it is a local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is considered a local problem, indicating a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowded areas."},"safeAreas":["DHA (Defence Housing Authority)","Gulberg","Model Town","Cantt (Cantonment)"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Bribery attempts by officials","Fake WhatsApp accounts used for scams"],"zones":[{"name":"DHA (Defence Housing Authority)","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a well-maintained and secure residential and commercial area."},{"name":"Gulberg","level":"safe","note":"A prominent commercial and residential hub, typically safe with good infrastructure."},{"name":"Model Town","level":"safe","note":"A planned residential area known for its greenery and relatively low crime."},{"name":"Cantt (Cantonment)","level":"safe","note":"A military-controlled area, usually well-policed and secure."},{"name":"Johar Town","level":"caution","note":"A large, developing area; while generally safe, petty crime can occur, and some parts may be less well-lit at night."},{"name":"Old City (Walled City)","level":"caution","note":"Historic but can be crowded and congested; exercise vigilance against pickpocketing and be aware of surroundings, especially after dark."},{"name":"Bhaati Gate","level":"caution","note":"Part of the Old City, can be very crowded; maintain awareness of your belongings and surroundings."},{"name":"Ravi Town","level":"caution","note":"An older, more densely populated area; general caution is advised, particularly regarding petty crime and traffic."}]}}