{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-kingdom/nottingham","updatedAt":"2026-10-11T20:29:17.595Z","place":{"city":"Nottingham","country":"United Kingdom","countryCode":"GB","lat":52.9536,"lon":-1.15047},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":78,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent visitor reports indicate feeling safe in student-friendly and central zones during the day, but many express unease walking alone at night in certain neighbourhoods due to past incidents and local crime reputation.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":58,"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":65,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":58,"display":"58 / 100 (Mixed)","year":null,"score":58,"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. Nottingham is generally safe for visitors who stay alert and avoid higher-risk areas after dark.","summary":"Nottingham's crime rate remains above the national average but has been trending downward, with most incidents concentrated in specific neighbourhoods like St Ann's and The Meadows. Visitors report feeling safe in central areas during daylight, though caution is advised at night. Terrorism risk is low but present as part of the UK-wide elevated threat level.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging risk is higher after dark in St Ann's, The Meadows, and near the railway station; rare in central daytime areas"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs in busy zones such as Old Market Square, Victoria Centre, and on trams, especially during events or peak hours"},"safeAreas":["West Bridgford","Mapperley","Wollaton"],"avoidAreas":["The Meadows (avoid after dark due to residual crime risk)","St Ann's (avoid walking alone at night due to violent crime and anti-social behaviour)"],"scams":["Fake petitions or street performances used to distract while an accomplice pickpockets","Fake taxi drivers overcharging or taking longer routes","Misleading ticket resales for events or attractions"],"zones":[{"name":"City Centre","level":"caution","note":"Busy with visitors and nightlife; pickpocketing and late-night disorder reported, especially around Old Market Square and tram stops."},{"name":"The Meadows","level":"avoid","note":"Historically higher crime, including drug dealing and gang activity; police data shows reduced but still elevated risk, particularly after dark."},{"name":"St Ann's","level":"avoid","note":"Long-standing issues with violent crime and anti-social behaviour; advised to avoid walking alone at night."},{"name":"West Bridgford","level":"safe","note":"Affluent suburb south of the river; low crime, family-friendly, and popular with students and professionals."},{"name":"Mapperley","level":"safe","note":"Residential area north of city centre with strong community feel; low incidence of theft and violence."},{"name":"Wollaton","level":"safe","note":"Home to Wollaton Park and Hall; quiet, green, and well-patrolled; minimal crime reports."},{"name":"Hyson Green","level":"caution","note":"Diverse area with mixed safety; petty theft and occasional disorder reported, especially near Gregory Boulevard."},{"name":"Lenton","level":"caution","note":"Student-heavy area near University of Nottingham; higher reports of burglary and nightlife-related incidents, but generally safe with precautions."}]}}