{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/ann-arbor","updatedAt":"2026-09-29T03:14:38.464Z","place":{"city":"Ann Arbor","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":42.27756,"lon":-83.74088},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":78,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Moderately positive","summary":"About 60% of visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark, reflecting general confidence but noticeable caution in less populated or poorly lit areas at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":60,"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":67,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent reports note theft and occasional robberies, especially in university areas, but violent crime remains below national averages.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging risk is low overall but increases after dark in downtown and campus areas; recent reports note isolated incidents involving suspects fleeing police"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded settings like University of Michigan events, downtown streets, and public transit hubs"},"safeAreas":["Kerrytown","North Campus (University of Michigan)","Old West Side","Gallup Park"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["IRS identity theft scams reported via fake calls or emails targeting residents and visitors","Fake petition or donation scams in busy campus or downtown areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Ann Arbor","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe daytime; petty theft and occasional robberies reported after dark, especially near campus and bars."},{"name":"Kerrytown","level":"safe","note":"Historic district with shops and markets; low crime, well-patrolled, safe day and night."},{"name":"University of Michigan Central Campus","level":"caution","note":"Safe during day; increased petty theft and rare assaults after dark, particularly near libraries and dorms."},{"name":"North Campus (University of Michigan)","level":"safe","note":"Modern research and engineering facilities; low incident reports, good lighting, regular patrols."},{"name":"Old West Side","level":"safe","note":"Historic residential neighborhood; very low crime, family-friendly, safe at all times."},{"name":"South University Area","level":"caution","note":"Popular with students; higher reports of theft and occasional altercations late at night near bars."},{"name":"Gallup Park","level":"safe","note":"Recreational area along Huron River; well-maintained, popular with families, low crime reported."},{"name":"Briarwood Mall vicinity","level":"caution","note":"Retail hub; moderate theft risk from vehicles and shoplifting, especially evenings."}]}}