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Is Concord safe? 🇺🇸
United States · Safety report last updated
As of October 2026, Concord scores 83/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Concord, US is generally safe for visitors, with low risk of violent crime but moderate risk of property crime. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams. The U.S. State Department rates it Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution).
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Concord 🇺🇸
United States · Assessed 16 October 2026
83
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime78/100GoodCrime index 28.4 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment83/100GoodMostly positive
Advisories85Good
Stability72Good
Health74Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:48:24Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-15T08:53:58.290000-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
75 / 100 (Mostly positive)
75
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
88k residents
87
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
5.8 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
62
Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime, including mugging and armed robbery, is not a significant concern for visitors in Concord.
Pickpocketing
ModerateThere is a moderate risk of pickpocketing and purse snatching, particularly in busy areas and near BART stations.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
83/100
Reported feel75Mostly positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Residents and visitors generally feel safe walking in Concord, with a majority reporting feeling secure during both daytime and nighttime hours.
Concord, US is generally safe for visitors, with low risk of violent crime but moderate risk of property crime.
While Concord offers a safe suburban environment, travelers should be aware of a moderate risk of property crime, particularly theft. Violent crime is low, and most visitors report feeling safe day-to-day.
Recent developments
- Jul 2026A methamphetamine dealer from Concord was sentenced to 37 months in prison.— Concord Monitor
- Feb 2026A security guard was killed in a hospital shooting, with a responding trooper hailed as a hero.— ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Sep 2025Vice President JD Vance addressed public safety concerns in Concord, North Carolina, following a local slaying.— Charlotte Observer
- Jun 2024State Police investigated a shoplifting incident at Concord Mall that escalated into a robbery.— Delaware State Police
Common scams
- Pickpocketing and purse snatching in tourist areas
- General tourist scams common across the United States
Full briefing
Concord offers a generally safe environment for travelers, with residents and visitors reporting a good sense of security day-to-day. The city's suburban nature contributes to a low risk of violent crime.
However, property crime, specifically theft and pickpocketing, presents a moderate risk. Research indicates that larceny is among the higher crime rates in the Bay Area, with a notable risk of theft, particularly around transportation hubs like BART stations. Travelers should remain vigilant and take precautions to protect their belongings.
Recent incidents highlight ongoing concerns with drug-related offenses and isolated violent events in broader US contexts, though these do not appear to be widespread issues directly impacting tourists in Concord. General tourist scams common across the United States should also be kept in mind.
To ensure a secure visit, it is advisable to stay aware of your surroundings, keep valuables secure and out of sight, and utilize official transportation services. While the risk of encountering serious crime is low, maintaining a cautious distance from individuals who may appear distressed or aggressive is also a sensible precaution.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 7 Concord districts for visitors: 5 safer, 2 needing caution. See them plotted on the Concord safety map.
Downtown ConcordcautionSome reports indicate higher rates of larceny and property crime; stay alert, especially after dark.
MonumentcautionDescribed as an older area, with some visibility of homelessness; generally not dangerous but warrants awareness.
North ConcordsaferMentioned as a safe area, though can be expensive.
Holbrook HeightssaferCited as a desirable and safe neighborhood.
Cowell/Clayton border areasaferLocated near Walnut Creek, this area is considered safe.
East ConcordsaferIdentified as one of the safer areas.
West ConcordsaferAlso identified as one of the safer areas.
07 · After Dark
Is Concord safe at night?
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Violent crime, including mugging and armed robbery, is not a significant concern for visitors in Concord.
After dark, be most careful around Downtown Concord, Monument. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Concord safety FAQ (2026)
Is Concord safe right now (2026)?
Concord, US is generally safe for visitors, with low risk of violent crime but moderate risk of property crime. While Concord offers a safe suburban environment, travelers should be aware of a moderate risk of property crime, particularly theft. Violent crime is low, and most visitors report feeling safe day-to-day. (Assessed 16 October 2026.)
Is Concord safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Concord report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Concord should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Concord (2026)?
- Pickpocketing and purse snatching in tourist areas
- General tourist scams common across the United States
How does Concord compare with other places in United States (2026)?
Concord ranks #7 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 83/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
How is this concord safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight (and U.S. reports lean more on the latest field research); the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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