{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/dallas","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:34:19.213Z","place":{"city":"Dallas","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":32.78306,"lon":-96.80667},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":76,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed but improving","summary":"60% of residents report feeling safe after dark, though moderate crime concerns persist (45/100 worry mugging). Recent police initiatives and 2026 World Cup security enhancements signal improving conditions. Tourists generally report manageable safety in main tourist zones with normal awareness.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"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 Sentiment","score":63,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":74,"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 precautions","updated":"2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-states"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":5.76340794073065,"display":"5.8 / 100k","year":"2023","score":62,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.07607124618748103,"display":"0.08 / million","year":"2021","score":93,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":14.2,"display":"14.2 / 100k","year":"2021","score":55,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":64.2697196,"display":"64/100","year":"2024","score":64,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":73.5177858,"display":"74/100","year":"2024","score":74,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":69.8551773,"display":"70/100","year":"2024","score":70,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":77.7839316,"display":"78/100","year":"2024","score":78,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":76.1934585,"display":"76/100","year":"2024","score":76,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":72.3731718,"display":"72/100","year":"2024","score":72,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":1326087,"display":"1.3M residents","year":null,"score":71,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":60,"display":"60.0%","year":"2023","score":60,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"sexual_violence","label":"Sexual violence (past 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":51,"display":"US AQI 51 · Moderate","year":null,"score":90,"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":26.8421851,"display":"27 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2022","score":80,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":42,"display":"July: highs ~42°C · extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Drought (green)","year":null,"score":96,"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":55,"display":"55 / 100 (Mixed but improving)","year":null,"score":55,"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":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in United States","distanceKm":358}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Dallas is safe for tourists in main downtown areas and tourist districts with standard urban precautions; government advisories call for normal security measures, but isolated neighborhoods and nighttime travel carry elevated risk.","summary":"Dallas is moderately safe for visitors who stick to well-patrolled tourist zones. The city's homicide rate (5.8/100k) is higher than Western Europe but lower than many major US cities. Main concerns are street-level crime and scams in isolated areas; daytime exploration is secure, but nighttime vigilance outside main thoroughfares is essential.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Safe in tourist areas during day; mugging risk increases in isolated neighborhoods and after dark. Avoid walking alone outside main thoroughfares at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Dallas is a documented US pickpocket hotspot, especially in crowded tourist areas and entertainment venues (Deep Ellum, Uptown, Arts District). Watch valuables closely in busy areas."},"safeAreas":["Downtown/Arts District","Uptown","Oak Lawn","Highland Park","Bishop Arts District","Design District"],"avoidAreas":["South Dallas (higher residential crime)","Isolated areas after dark","Unlicensed driver pickup zones at DFW Terminal D & Love Field"],"scams":["Unlicensed Uber/Lyft imposters at DFW and Love Field airports — always verify driver name, license plate, and car model in the app before entering","Fake jewelry vendors on the street — do not engage with unsolicited offers","Parking and online booking scams — use official websites and verified vendors only"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown/Arts District","level":"safe","note":"20-block tourist hub with galleries, restaurants, shops; heavily patrolled, well-lit, safe day & early evening"},{"name":"Uptown","level":"safe","note":"Upscale dining, shopping, nightlife; active security presence; stay aware during late hours"},{"name":"Oak Lawn","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential/entertainment; generally secure with consistent foot traffic and visibility"},{"name":"Highland Park","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential neighborhood; safest area in Dallas per local sources"},{"name":"Bishop Arts District","level":"safe","note":"Eclectic galleries, cafes, boutique shops; safe day & early evening; caution after dark"},{"name":"Design District","level":"safe","note":"Antique shops, high-end art galleries, breweries; well-maintained with good lighting"},{"name":"Deep Ellum","level":"caution","note":"Live music, bars, nightlife; street awareness essential; avoid isolated blocks late at night"},{"name":"South Dallas","level":"avoid","note":"Residential areas with higher documented crime; avoid unless with local guidance"}]}}