{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/hollywood","updatedAt":"2026-08-19T20:11:26.412Z","place":{"city":"Hollywood","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":26.0112014,"lon":-80.1494901},"safety":{"score":70,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":72,"confidence":0.73,"caps":[],"databaseScore":71,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel moderately safe during daylight but are uneasy after dark, especially in less‑touristy blocks.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":61,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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tourists.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging is uncommon but can occur in isolated alleys or late‑night streets; stay in busy venues and avoid deserted sidewalks"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing is frequent in tourist hotspots like the Walk of Fame, Metro stations, and crowded events; keep valuables secured"},"safeAreas":["West Hollywood","Little Armenia","North Hollywood Arts Corridor","Hollywood Boulevard Historic District","Vermont Square"],"avoidAreas":["Vermont Square","East Hollywood"],"scams":["Hollywood Walk‑of‑Fame character scam offering free mixtapes or photos for a fee","Airbnb bait‑and‑switch listings near the Walk of Fame","Overpriced street vendor “photo‑op” scams on Sunset Boulevard"],"zones":[{"name":"Hollywood Boulevard Historic District","level":"caution","note":"crowded streets and street performers attract pickpockets; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"West Hollywood","level":"safe","note":"well‑patrolled, low violent crime, but petty theft still occurs in busy venues"},{"name":"Downtown Hollywood Arts District","level":"caution","note":"nighttime activity draws opportunistic theft; avoid isolated alleys"},{"name":"Little Armenia","level":"safe","note":"quiet residential streets, low crime, but keep belongings secure in cafés"},{"name":"East Hollywood","level":"caution","note":"higher homelessness visibility; verbal harassment possible, physical violence rare"},{"name":"North Hollywood Arts Corridor","level":"safe","note":"family‑friendly venues, moderate foot traffic, standard precautions advised"},{"name":"Vermont Square","level":"avoid","note":"known for elevated gang activity and drug‑related incidents after sunset"},{"name":"Sunset Triangle","level":"caution","note":"tourist hub with scams targeting walkers; keep valuables hidden"}]}}