{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/indianapolis","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:43:13.499Z","place":{"city":"Indianapolis","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":39.76838,"lon":-86.15804},"safety":{"score":69,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":71,"confidence":0.9,"caps":[],"databaseScore":72,"travellerSentiment":{"score":58,"label":"Cautious","summary":"Residents report feeling unsafe walking alone at night (31/100) and express significant worry about mugging and robbery, indicating a cautious sentiment among locals regarding personal safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":40,"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":59,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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68/100, indicating it's safer than many places globally, its crime index and resident perceptions suggest caution. Official advisories recommend exercising increased caution due to terrorism concerns, though this appears to be a general US advisory. Visitors should be aware of higher crime rates, particularly in specific neighborhoods, and take standard urban safety precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is rated at 55/100 by residents, and violent crime is seen as a local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing can occur, particularly in crowded areas like the Downtown district and Monument Circle."},"safeAreas":["Downtown","Wholesale District","Mass Ave","Canal/White River State Park","Geist"],"avoidAreas":["Certain neighborhoods require extra caution, particularly after dark. Specific areas are not named but implied by crime maps and reports of 'dangerous neighborhoods'."],"scams":["Pickpocketing and petty theft can occur in crowded tourist areas and during large events."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled tourist hub with hotels and attractions."},{"name":"Wholesale District","level":"safe","note":"Historic area with diverse offerings, generally safe."},{"name":"Mass Ave (Massachusetts Avenue)","level":"safe","note":"Arts and entertainment district, generally safe with standard precautions."},{"name":"Fountain Square","level":"caution","note":"Historic district with unique shops; exercise standard urban awareness."},{"name":"Market East","level":"caution","note":"Up-and-coming foodie neighborhood with green spaces; be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Canal/White River State Park","level":"safe","note":"Urban park area, generally safe with good foot traffic."},{"name":"Indiana Avenue","level":"caution","note":"Historic African American neighborhood; be aware of surroundings, especially after dark."},{"name":"Geist","level":"safe","note":"Suburban area noted as safe."}]}}