{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/charleston","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:44:01.320Z","place":{"city":"Charleston","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":32.77632,"lon":-79.93275},"safety":{"score":80,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":86,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":81,"travellerSentiment":{"score":78,"label":"Generally positive, but with some caution","summary":"Crowdsourced data suggests that while a majority feel safe walking alone after dark, there's a notable portion who do not, indicating a mixed sentiment regarding personal safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":60,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":71,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While petty crime is a consideration, the city is generally safe for day-to-day activities.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"The homicide rate is comparable to the US average, with no specific indications of high armed robbery risk for tourists."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"As with any popular tourist destination, pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded areas, particularly in the historic downtown."},"safeAreas":["Historic District","South of Broad","West Ashley","Mount Pleasant"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["While not specific to Charleston, be aware of common tourist scams like overcharging for services or fake goods.","Be cautious of unsolicited offers for tours or assistance that seem too good to be true."],"zones":[{"name":"Historic District","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe and well-policed, popular with tourists."},{"name":"South of Broad","level":"safe","note":"Affluent and historic area, very safe."},{"name":"Cannonborough/Elliotborough","level":"caution","note":"Up-and-coming area with a mix of residential and commercial; some petty crime reported, exercise caution at night."},{"name":"West Ashley","level":"safe","note":"Largely residential and suburban, considered safe."},{"name":"North Charleston","level":"caution","note":"Mixed area; while some parts are safe and experiencing growth, crime reduction efforts are ongoing, so stay aware."},{"name":"Mount Pleasant","level":"safe","note":"Suburban area across the harbor, generally considered very safe."}]}}