{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/atlanta","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:43:14.228Z","place":{"city":"Atlanta","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":33.749,"lon":-84.38798},"safety":{"score":77,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":83,"confidence":0.93,"caps":[],"databaseScore":79,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler forums and news commentaries indicate visitors generally feel comfortable in central neighborhoods but report heightened vigilance around crowded transport hubs and sporting events.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":14,"display":"14 within 15 km · nearest ~0.7 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":36,"display":"July: highs ~36°C · high heat, heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":62,"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":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"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 generally safe for visitors who stay alert and follow basic precautions.","summary":"Atlanta’s composite safety index of 79/100 places it well above the global average, with strong scores for official guidance, health infrastructure and low terrorism risk. Crime perception is moderate, driven by visible street-level incidents and occasional spikes in violent activity in certain neighborhoods.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon in tourist districts but can occur late at night in parts of Southwest and Southeast Atlanta; stay in well‑lit, populated streets after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in the downtown core, at MARTA stations and during large events such as the World Cup fan zones."},"safeAreas":["Buckhead","Virginia-Highland","Midtown","Downtown","Old Fourth Ward"],"avoidAreas":["Southwest Atlanta (high violent crime)","West Midtown (industrial nightlife risks)"],"scams":["Credit‑card skimming and ATM fraud in busy downtown venues","Overpriced “tourist” shuttle services near the airport and major attractions"],"zones":[{"name":"Midtown","level":"caution","note":"Busy urban area with occasional pickpocketing and nighttime petty crime; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Downtown","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and nightlife; monitor belongings and avoid poorly lit side streets"},{"name":"Buckhead","level":"safe","note":"Affluent commercial district with strong police presence; generally safe for visitors"},{"name":"Virginia-Highland","level":"safe","note":"Popular residential and retail area; low crime rates and well-patrolled"},{"name":"West Midtown","level":"caution","note":"Industrial zones mixed with nightlife; occasional drug activity after dark"},{"name":"East Atlanta Village","level":"caution","note":"Trendy nightlife spot; petty theft and occasional altercations reported late evening"},{"name":"Old Fourth Ward","level":"caution","note":"Historic district with cultural events; stay aware of surroundings in crowded gatherings"},{"name":"Southwest Atlanta","level":"avoid","note":"Higher violent crime rates and gang activity; avoid isolated areas especially at night"}]}}