{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/tajikistan/khujand","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:14:25.390Z","place":{"city":"Khujand","country":"Tajikistan","countryCode":"TJ","lat":40.28256,"lon":69.62216},"safety":{"score":66,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":66,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Generally Positive with Reservations","summary":"Traveler accounts suggest Khujand is safe from petty crime, with visitors treated respectfully, though advice exists to be cautious after dark and regarding potential police interactions.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":69,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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potential bribery demands from law enforcement and exercise caution, especially after dark. Regional political stability and border issues, though not directly impacting Khujand, warrant a general awareness.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and robbery rates are very low in Tajikistan, including Khujand."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Petty theft and pickpocketing are uncommon outside of busy bazaars."},"safeAreas":["City Center","Old City"],"avoidAreas":["Industrial Districts"],"scams":["Bribery demands from police officers, even when no offense has been committed."],"zones":[{"name":"City Center","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with low petty crime, but exercise caution after dark."},{"name":"Old City","level":"safe","note":"Historic area, generally safe during the day, be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Industrial Districts","level":"caution","note":"Less tourist-oriented, may have higher crime rates and less police presence."},{"name":"Residential Areas (Outer)","level":"caution","note":"Standard precautions apply; avoid walking alone late at night."},{"name":"Markets (Bazaars)","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic areas, be vigilant against pickpocketing and petty theft."}]}}