{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/bellingham","updatedAt":"2026-10-28T06:50:05.383Z","place":{"city":"Bellingham","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":48.75955,"lon":-122.48822},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly Positive","summary":"Most residents and visitors report feeling safe walking in daylight, with a moderate level of comfort walking alone at night. 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Visitors generally feel safe walking during the day and moderately safe at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime, including mugging and armed robbery, is low, with a rate below the national average."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not a major hotspot, pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in busy commercial areas and downtown."},"safeAreas":["Fairhaven","Western Washington University Campus Area","Chuckanut Drive","North Bellingham"],"avoidAreas":["Downtown (after dark)","Certain areas within South Bellingham (exercise caution)"],"scams":["Offers of deep discounts on electronics from individuals with vehicles in parking lots.","Travel imposters, gambling schemes, unpaid toll claims, and disaster relief fraud are rising."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown","level":"caution","note":"Higher concentration of reported incidents and visible homelessness; exercise increased vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Fairhaven","level":"safe","note":"Historic district with shops and restaurants, generally considered safe for visitors."},{"name":"Western Washington University Campus Area","level":"safe","note":"Student population generally means increased police presence and lower crime rates in immediate vicinity."},{"name":"Chuckanut Drive","level":"safe","note":"Scenic route, popular for its views; exercise caution when pulling over for photos due to traffic."},{"name":"South Bellingham","level":"caution","note":"Some reports of petty crime and homelessness; maintain awareness of surroundings."},{"name":"North Bellingham","level":"safe","note":"Residential areas generally considered safe."}]}}