{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/dublin","updatedAt":"2026-10-20T13:04:52.983Z","place":{"city":"Dublin","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":40.09923,"lon":-83.11408},"safety":{"score":79,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":85,"confidence":0.94,"caps":[],"databaseScore":79,"travellerSentiment":{"score":80,"label":"Mostly positive with some concerns","summary":"Most travelers report feeling safe, but some express concerns about petty crime and drug use in certain parts of the city.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"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":70,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The primary risks are pickpocketing and scams in crowded tourist areas. While most of the city is safe, some districts require increased caution, especially after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and robbery are rare for visitors, typically occurring in less-trafficked areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are a risk in crowded tourist areas such as O'Connell Street and Temple Bar, and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Trinity College / Grafton Street area","Ballsbridge","St Stephen's Green","Merrion Square","Donnybrook","Ranelagh","Portobello"],"avoidAreas":["Sheriff Street area (especially at night)","Ballyfermot (especially at night)","Darndale","Tallaght (certain parts, especially at night)"],"scams":["Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in tourist hotspots like Temple Bar and O'Connell Street.","Tourist-targeted scams, including fake taxis and overcharging."],"zones":[{"name":"Trinity College / Grafton Street area","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe and well-policed, popular with tourists."},{"name":"Ballsbridge","level":"safe","note":"An affluent and generally safe residential and diplomatic area."},{"name":"Temple Bar","level":"caution","note":"Can be crowded and a target for pickpockets, especially at night."},{"name":"O'Connell Street (North)","level":"caution","note":"Can experience drug dealing and street crime; caution advised, especially at night."},{"name":"Capel Street","level":"caution","note":"Can be a target for pickpockets and may have increased caution needed at night."},{"name":"Sheriff Street area","level":"avoid","note":"Considered a less safe area, particularly after dark."},{"name":"Ballyfermot","level":"avoid","note":"Reputed for crime and best avoided, especially at night."},{"name":"Darndale","level":"avoid","note":"Known for crime and best avoided."}]}}