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As of October 2026, Fresno scores 74/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Fresno is generally safe for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and robbery (moderate risk).
Safety Report
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United States · Assessed 13 October 2026
74
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
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 2026-10-10T19:41:02.6992267-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
ModerateWhile specific data on visitor robbery is limited, the city's homicide rate is comparable to the US average, suggesting a moderate risk.
Pickpocketing
ModerateCommon in any urban area, vigilance is advised in crowded places like markets or public transport.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Cautiously positive
65/100
A majority of residents feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally acceptable level of personal security for visitors.
Fresno is generally safe for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions.
While Fresno has a higher homicide rate than many developed nations, this is offset by strong institutional indicators and low rates of sexual violence. Travelers should be aware of potential road hazards and organized crime activity.
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Full briefing
Fresno is generally safe for travelers, with official advisories from Canada and the UK recommending normal security precautions. The city's composite safety index is high, and it scores well on institutional strength and health indicators. However, the homicide rate is comparable to the US national average, suggesting a moderate risk of violent crime.
Recent reports highlight FBI investigations into transnational gangs and international crime rings operating in the Fresno area, indicating a presence of organized criminal activity. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly in less populated areas or after dark. Driving safety is also a concern, with Fresno County noted for dangerous roads, especially during holiday seasons.
Practical safety measures include staying informed about local news for any developing situations, maintaining vigilance in crowded public spaces to prevent pickpocketing, and ensuring necessary vaccinations are up-to-date due to global health notices. While the majority of residents feel safe walking alone after dark, exercising standard precautions will enhance a visitor's experience.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Fresno districts for visitors: 2 safer, 3 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Fresno safety map.
West FresnoavoidHistorically higher crime rates; exercise extreme caution.
Downtown FresnocautionHigher crime rates, especially after dark; be aware of surroundings.
Tower DistrictcautionPopular nightlife area, can be busy; watch for petty crime and be aware of surroundings after dark.
East FresnocautionMixed areas; some parts are residential and safe, others may have higher crime. Be aware of surroundings.
Old Fig GardensaferGenerally a more affluent and residential area with lower crime rates.
Woodward ParksaferA large park area, generally safe for daytime recreational activities.
07 · After Dark
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
While specific data on visitor robbery is limited, the city's homicide rate is comparable to the US average, suggesting a moderate risk.
After dark, be most careful around West Fresno, Downtown Fresno, Tower District, East Fresno. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Fresno is generally safe for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions. While Fresno has a higher homicide rate than many developed nations, this is offset by strong institutional indicators and low rates of sexual violence. Travelers should be aware of potential road hazards and organized crime activity. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Fresno 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.
Field research flags West Fresno as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Fresno ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 74/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 11+ 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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