{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/columbus","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:46:06.798Z","place":{"city":"Columbus","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":39.96118,"lon":-82.99879},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.9,"caps":[],"databaseScore":76,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Travelers report feeling moderately safe walking alone in daylight (69/100), but this drops significantly when walking alone at night (44/100).","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":57,"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":64,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":57,"display":"57 / 100 (Mixed)","year":null,"score":57,"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":486},{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Canada","distanceKm":491}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Columbus is generally safe for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions.","summary":"Columbus presents a mixed safety profile, with a composite safety index of 77/100. While official guidance is high, traveler sentiment surveys indicate some concern about walking alone at night and property crime. The city's homicide rate is in line with the US average, but drug dealing is perceived as a significant local problem.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is moderate, with a crime index score of 41/100 for this concern."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is seen as a local problem (56/100), suggesting a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching, especially in busy areas."},"safeAreas":["German Village","Victorian Village"],"avoidAreas":["Franklinton"],"scams":["While not specific to Columbus, be aware of common travel scams such as overcharging for taxis or inflated prices in tourist areas.","Be cautious of unsolicited offers for help or tours, as these can sometimes lead to scams."],"zones":[{"name":"Short North Arts District","level":"caution","note":"Increased police presence and parking lot closures implemented for safety, but still a popular area with potential for petty crime."},{"name":"Downtown Columbus","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use area with tourist attractions; exercise vigilance, especially after dark, due to moderate crime risks."},{"name":"German Village","level":"safe","note":"Historic and generally safe residential area, popular for its charm and walkability."},{"name":"University District","level":"caution","note":"Student-focused area; be aware of potential for petty crime and disturbances, especially around nightlife."},{"name":"Franklinton","level":"avoid","note":"Historically higher crime rates; exercise extreme caution and avoid after dark."},{"name":"Olde Towne East","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with a mix of historic homes; some areas may experience higher crime rates, particularly at night."}]}}