{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/buffalo","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:46:37.855Z","place":{"city":"Buffalo","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":42.88645,"lon":-78.87837},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Travelers report feeling moderately safe walking alone during the day, but express more caution at night. Concerns about mugging and robbery are present, though not overwhelming.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":59,"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 Sentiment","score":64,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":76,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-07-23T16:13:06Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security 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(green)","year":null,"score":86,"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"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":59,"display":"59 / 100 (Mixed)","year":null,"score":59,"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":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in United States","distanceKm":34},{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Canada","distanceKm":44}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Buffalo is generally safe for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions.","summary":"While Buffalo has a homicide rate comparable to the US average and some concerns regarding property crime and drug activity, overall safety indicators are positive. Visitors should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly at night, and take standard precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While overall violent crime is reported to be dropping, there are ongoing incidents of shootings and armed robberies, particularly in certain neighborhoods."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is noted as a local concern, suggesting a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching, especially in crowded areas."},"safeAreas":["Canalside","Elmwood Village"],"avoidAreas":["Certain areas of the East Side due to higher crime rates."],"scams":["Be wary of unsolicited offers or requests for money, especially in tourist areas.","Be cautious of individuals offering 'help' with luggage or directions, as this can sometimes be a precursor to a scam."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Buffalo","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during the day, but exercise caution after dark due to increased risk of petty crime and occasional violent incidents."},{"name":"Canalside","level":"safe","note":"A popular tourist area with good lighting and increased police presence, generally safe for visitors."},{"name":"Allentown","level":"caution","note":"Known for its nightlife and historic architecture, but can experience petty crime and requires extra vigilance at night."},{"name":"Elmwood Village","level":"safe","note":"A vibrant neighborhood with shops and restaurants, generally considered safe for daytime exploration."},{"name":"East Side","level":"avoid","note":"Some areas on the East Side have higher crime rates, including violent crime and drug-related activity, making them unsuitable for casual visitors."},{"name":"West Side","level":"caution","note":"A diverse area with pockets of higher crime; exercise caution, especially in less populated or poorly lit areas after dark."}]}}