{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/boise","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:46:22.866Z","place":{"city":"Boise","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":43.6135,"lon":-116.20345},"safety":{"score":79,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":85,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":78,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Cautiously positive","summary":"While specific sentiment data for Boise is limited, the general feeling of safety when walking alone after dark is moderate, suggesting a generally safe environment with some awareness needed at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":60,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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concerns, with official advisories recommending normal precautions. While the city experiences some petty crime and road safety issues, violent crime is not a significant concern for visitors.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime, including robbery, is not a significant concern for visitors in Boise."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are not widely reported as major issues for tourists in Boise."},"safeAreas":["Downtown Boise","Boise River Greenbelt","North End","West Boise","East Boise","Boise State University Area"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["While not specific to Boise, be aware of common travel scams such as overcharging for services or fake emergency calls."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Boise","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with low risk of petty crime; exercise normal precautions after dark."},{"name":"Boise River Greenbelt","level":"safe","note":"Popular recreational area, safe during daylight hours; be aware of cyclists and other users."},{"name":"North End","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with a low crime rate, generally safe."},{"name":"West Boise","level":"safe","note":"Primarily residential and commercial, considered safe."},{"name":"East Boise","level":"safe","note":"Residential and commercial areas, generally safe."},{"name":"Boise State University Area","level":"safe","note":"Safe, but exercise standard precautions due to student activity and nightlife."}]}}