{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/hartford","updatedAt":"2026-10-25T14:13:50.062Z","place":{"city":"Hartford","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":41.76371,"lon":-72.68509},"safety":{"score":64,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":63,"confidence":0.94,"caps":[],"databaseScore":67,"travellerSentiment":{"score":56,"label":"Mixed to Negative","summary":"While some reports suggest tourist areas are safe, many sources indicate a high crime rate and residents express low confidence in walking alone at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":35,"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":55,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Hartford presents a mixed safety profile, requiring increased caution for visitors.","summary":"While tourist areas like Downtown and the vicinity of the Mark Twain House are generally considered safe, the city has a higher overall crime rate than the national average, with specific pockets experiencing significant issues. Visitors should be aware of property crime risks and exercise caution, particularly after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is high, with violent crime considered a significant local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching is present, particularly in busy tourist areas and transportation hubs."},"safeAreas":["West End","South End","North Meadows"],"avoidAreas":["North Hartford (violent crime concerns)"],"scams":["Pickpocketing and sophisticated travel scams targeting tourists in crowded areas and transportation hubs.","Fake gifts or overly helpful strangers with ulterior motives."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown/Central Business District","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during business hours and evenings with high foot traffic, but property crime is a concern. Use rideshares after dark."},{"name":"West End","level":"safe","note":"Home to many colleges and attractions, with a strong police presence from both city and university forces."},{"name":"South End","level":"safe","note":"Considered a relatively safe area for visitors."},{"name":"North Meadows","level":"safe","note":"Primarily commercial/industrial; safe when attending events due to police presence."},{"name":"North Hartford","level":"avoid","note":"Areas in North Hartford are frequently cited as having higher rates of violent crime."},{"name":"Blue Hills","level":"caution","note":"Mentioned as a safer area in some crime maps, but general city crime rates are high."}]}}