{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/chelsea","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T12:13:31.352Z","place":{"city":"Chelsea","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":42.3180163,"lon":-84.020224},"safety":{"score":70,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":72,"confidence":0.73,"caps":[],"databaseScore":71,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor reports describe Chelsea as welcoming and safe during daylight hours, with unease primarily tied to crowded tourist zones where petty crime occurs; solo female travelers report feeling comfortable walking the High Line and gallery districts.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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year)","value":0.1,"display":"0.1%","year":"2023","score":100,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":1.12,"display":"1.12 / 100k","year":"2022","score":77,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":23,"display":"US AQI 23 · Good","year":null,"score":94,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":1,"display":"1 within 15 km · nearest ~1 km","year":null,"score":52,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":38,"display":"August: highs ~38°C · high heat","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"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":2,"display":"High risk","year":null,"score":45,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":70,"display":"70 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":70,"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Chelsea, Manhattan is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal precautions, though petty crime and scams occur in tourist-heavy areas.","summary":"Chelsea benefits from strong institutions and low terrorism risk, but its crime score (45/100 on Travel Risk Calculator) reflects elevated petty theft and occasional violent incidents compared to the U.S. baseline. Visitor sentiment is mostly positive due to active policing and daytime crowds, though pickpocketing and bag-snatching remain concerns near the High Line, Chelsea Market, and subway stations.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery is uncommon but occurs sporadically, mainly near 10th Avenue and West 20s after dark; avoid isolated side streets late at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent near tourist hotspots like the High Line entrances, Chelsea Market, and 23rd Street subway stations, especially during weekends and events."},"safeAreas":["Hell's Kitchen","Greenwich Village","Hudson Yards","Murray Hill"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake ticket sellers near theaters and attractions","Overpriced 'street performer' photo scams","Unlicensed tour guides offering discounted experiences"],"zones":[{"name":"Chelsea (Manhattan)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe for visitors but elevated petty theft risk in crowded areas like the High Line and Chelsea Market; exercise normal precautions."},{"name":"Hell's Kitchen","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled, popular with tourists, low violent crime; standard city awareness advised."},{"name":"Greenwich Village","level":"safe","note":"Residential charm with strong police presence; minimal safety concerns for visitors."},{"name":"Meatpacking District","level":"caution","note":"Nightlife area with higher intoxication-related incidents; avoid walking alone late at night."},{"name":"Hudson Yards","level":"safe","note":"Modern, secure development with private surveillance and regular patrols; low crime risk."},{"name":"Garment District","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial zone with elevated pickpocketing risk; keep valuables secure during daytime hours."},{"name":"Murray Hill","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low crime; suitable for extended stays and evening walks."}]}}