{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/atlanta-ga","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T23:21:12.912Z","place":{"city":"Atlanta, GA","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":33.742017,"lon":-84.5965489},"safety":{"score":73,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":77,"confidence":0.83,"caps":[],"databaseScore":76,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel generally safe when exercising normal urban precautions and staying in recommended areas, though vigilance is advised in certain neighborhoods and after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":66,"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":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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& robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":62,"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":66,"display":"66 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":66,"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, Atlanta is moderately safe for visitors who exercise increased caution in certain areas and follow standard urban precautions.","summary":"Atlanta's crime rate is 22% above the national average, though recent data shows overall crime down 10% and violent crime declining significantly. Pickpocketing and robbery pose moderate risks, primarily in crowded tourist areas, transit hubs, and specific neighborhoods after dark. Visitors who stay in well-traveled areas like Buckhead, Midtown, and Virginia Highland and avoid walking alone at night in higher-risk zones can enjoy the city safely.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery risk is moderate for visitors, primarily in southwest and southeast areas and around MARTA stations after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching pose moderate risk in crowded tourist areas, transit hubs, and event venues like Centennial Olympic Park"},"safeAreas":["Buckhead","Midtown","Virginia Highland"],"avoidAreas":["West End (high crime, avoid after dark)","Oakland City (high violent crime and theft)","Adamsville (ranked among most dangerous in 2026)"],"scams":["Fake stranded tourist scams targeting visitors at World Cup crowds and event venues","Street scams involving distraction techniques in tourist-heavy areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Buckhead","level":"safe","note":"Upscale district with low crime, strong police presence, popular with business travelers and families."},{"name":"Midtown","level":"safe","note":"Walkable, well-lit, active nightlife, strong community engagement, popular with young professionals."},{"name":"Virginia Highland","level":"safe","note":"Charming shops and restaurants, well-lit streets, active nightlife, considered safe for visitors."},{"name":"Downtown","level":"caution","note":"Heavy police presence but pickpocketing and vehicle break-ins reported; exercise increased caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Old Fourth Ward","level":"caution","note":"Gentrifying area near MLK Historic Site; petty crime possible, avoid walking alone at night."},{"name":"West End","level":"avoid","note":"Higher crime rates; visitors should avoid, particularly after dark, due to robbery and assault risks."},{"name":"Oakland City","level":"avoid","note":"Identified in multiple sources as a high-crime area; avoid, especially at night, due to violent crime and theft."},{"name":"Adamsville","level":"avoid","note":"Ranked among most dangerous neighborhoods in 2026; high rates of violent crime and property crime; avoid entirely."}]}}