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Is Belmont safe? 🇺🇸
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Belmont 🇺🇸
United States · Assessed 14 November 2026
79
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime74/100GoodCrime index 49.2 / 100
Sentiment78/100GoodCautiously Optimistic
Advisories85Good
Stability72Good
Health72Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Air traffic disruptions across the US The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide grounding of flights for all US airports.”
Updated 2026-11-13T23:15:54Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-11-13T17:21:52.1382131-05:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
60 / 100 (Cautiously Optimistic)
60
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
1k residents
94
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
5.8 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
62
Robbery / mugging
LowThe US homicide rate is higher than many countries, but violent crime is generally concentrated in specific neighborhoods and linked to gangs/drugs, which are unlikely to affect tourists in Belmont.
Pickpocketing
ModerateWhile not specifically highlighted for Belmont, general advice for US tourist areas suggests a moderate risk of pickpocketing in crowded public spaces and on transportation.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Cautiously Optimistic
78/100
Reported feel60Cautiously Optimistic
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Sixty percent of people feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally positive but not universally confident sentiment regarding personal safety.
Belmont, US is a safe destination with a low risk of violent crime for visitors.
While the United States has a higher homicide rate than many countries, Belmont itself presents a low risk of serious crime. Travelers should be aware of potential scams and petty theft, particularly in crowded areas.
Recent developments
- Mar 2026A suspect was arrested in connection with a Belmont bank robbery.— WBTV / WCNC
- Sep 2025Police appealed for help identifying a person wanted for an early morning rape in Belmont.— Norwood News
- May 2024One man and one juvenile were arrested in connection with robberies of mail carriers in Belmont and Palo Alto.— CBS News
Common scams
- Ghost tapping (skimming card data in crowded places)
- Aggressive requests for money from homeless individuals
Full briefing
Belmont is a safe destination for travelers, with a low risk of encountering violent crime. While the United States as a whole has a higher homicide rate than many other developed nations, this is generally concentrated in specific areas and linked to criminal activity unlikely to impact visitors.
Recent reports indicate that while Belmont itself has not been the subject of widespread crime news, there have been isolated incidents, including a bank robbery arrest in March 2026 and a police appeal for information regarding a rape in September 2025. In May 2024, robberies of mail carriers in Belmont and Palo Alto led to arrests. These incidents suggest that vigilance is warranted, particularly concerning property crime.
Travelers should be aware of potential scams, such as 'ghost tapping' which can skim card data in crowded places. Aggressive requests for money from homeless individuals have also been noted as a concern in urban areas. It is advisable to keep valuables out of sight, maintain a cautious distance from individuals exhibiting unusual behavior, and be skeptical of unsolicited offers. While specific pickpocketing hotspots in Belmont are not detailed, general precautions in crowded tourist areas and on public transport are recommended.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 5 Belmont districts for visitors: 2 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Belmont safety map.
Downtown BelmontcautionHigher potential for petty crime and encounters with individuals experiencing homelessness.
Belmont ShorecautionReported issues with crime and drunkenness, particularly affecting residents' sense of safety.
Belmont CragincautionRecent incident of armed robbery at a restaurant.
CaroMont Regional Medical Center areasaferArea around a newly opened medical center, generally considered safe.
Historic Belmont Firehouse Museum areasaferTourist attraction area, likely to be well-policed.
07 · After Dark
Is Belmont safe at night?
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
The US homicide rate is higher than many countries, but violent crime is generally concentrated in specific neighborhoods and linked to gangs/drugs, which are unlikely to affect tourists in Belmont.
After dark, be most careful around Downtown Belmont, Belmont Shore, Belmont Cragin. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Belmont safety FAQ (2026)
Is Belmont safe right now (2026)?
Belmont, US is a safe destination with a low risk of violent crime for visitors. While the United States has a higher homicide rate than many countries, Belmont itself presents a low risk of serious crime. Travelers should be aware of potential scams and petty theft, particularly in crowded areas. (Assessed 14 November 2026.)
Is Belmont safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Belmont report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Belmont should tourists avoid?
Areas with reported high crime or specific incidents like Belmont Shore and Belmont Cragin.. See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in Belmont (2026)?
- Ghost tapping (skimming card data in crowded places)
- Aggressive requests for money from homeless individuals
How does Belmont compare with other places in United States (2026)?
Belmont ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 79/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
How is this belmont safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight (and U.S. reports lean more on the latest field research); the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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