{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-kingdom/halifax","updatedAt":"2026-09-11T13:57:12.484Z","place":{"city":"Halifax","country":"United Kingdom","countryCode":"GB","lat":53.71667,"lon":-1.85},"safety":{"score":79,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":85,"confidence":0.82,"caps":[],"databaseScore":78,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors generally report feeling safe during the day, particularly in tourist areas like the Piece Hall and Shibden Hall, but express unease walking alone at night in the North End due to poor lighting and occasional anti-social behaviour.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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weather","value":21,"display":"September: highs ~21°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":78,"display":"78 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":78,"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":"Yes — Halifax is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime and terrorism risk, though petty theft and occasional racially motivated incidents require vigilance.","summary":"Halifax benefits from strong institutional safety, low homicide and road death rates, and excellent air quality, yielding a composite safety index of 79/100. While violent crime against visitors is rare, recent reports indicate racially motivated assaults and protest-related disorder in the city centre, particularly around Purdy's Wharf and Manor Heath Park. Visitors should exercise standard urban precautions, especially at night and in less frequented areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are infrequent and typically opportunistic; most incidents occur late at night in isolated areas such as poorly lit alleys near the railway station."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded spots like markets, public transport, and event venues; remain alert in Halifax town centre during peak hours."},"safeAreas":["Halifax Town Centre","King Cross","Savile Park"],"avoidAreas":["Mixenden (avoid at night due to anti-social behaviour and protest-related disorder)"],"scams":["Fake charity collectors near tourist sites","Overpriced 'taxi' services targeting unfamiliar visitors"],"zones":[{"name":"Halifax Town Centre","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled commercial hub with low violent crime; pickpocketing moderate in crowds."},{"name":"North Bridge","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with occasional anti-social behaviour; avoid poorly lit side streets after dark."},{"name":"Gibbet Street","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use zone near town centre; reports of racial incidents and disorderly conduct in nearby parks."},{"name":"King Cross","level":"safe","note":"Affluent suburb with low crime; good lighting and active neighbourhood watch."},{"name":"Savile Park","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with minimal incident reports; popular with families and students."},{"name":"Illingworth","level":"caution","note":"Outer district with sporadic theft and vandalism; exercise caution near shops after 9 PM."},{"name":"Mixenden","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of anti-social behaviour and violent disorder linked to past protests; avoid at night."},{"name":"North Halifax","level":"caution","note":"Includes Gottingen Street area; locally noted for rough reputation but low violent crime by UK standards."}]}}