{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/las-vegas","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:42:16.176Z","place":{"city":"Las Vegas","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":36.17497,"lon":-115.13722},"safety":{"score":77,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":83,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":79,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight, but many note heightened awareness of pickpockets and scams after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":67,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":73,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-07-23T16:13:06Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security precautions","updated":"2026-07-27T09:23:27.0923131-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-states"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":5.76340794073065,"display":"5.8 / 100k","year":"2023","score":62,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.07607124618748103,"display":"0.08 / million","year":"2021","score":93,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic 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accountability","value":72.3731718,"display":"72/100","year":"2024","score":72,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":49.2,"display":"49.2 / 100","year":null,"score":55,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":60,"display":"60.0%","year":"2023","score":60,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"sexual_violence","label":"Sexual violence (past year)","value":0.1,"display":"0.1%","year":"2023","score":100,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":1.12,"display":"1.12 / 100k","year":"2022","score":77,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":58,"display":"US AQI 58 · Moderate","year":null,"score":86,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":46,"display":"July: highs ~46°C · dangerous heat","year":null,"score":45,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 1 quake ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Las Vegas is generally safe for visitors, though petty theft and occasional scams require vigilance.","summary":"The composite safety index of 79/100 and high scores on health, environment, and government guidance confirm a low overall risk for travelers. Crime is mostly non‑violent and concentrated in tourist zones, while violent crime remains comparable to the U.S. average. Recent incidents involve scams and petty theft, not large‑scale danger.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur late at night on the Strip; stick to busy, well‑patrolled venues"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded casino floors, hotels, and event venues; keep belongings in front pockets or secure bags"},"safeAreas":["The Strip","Boulder City","Henderson"],"avoidAreas":["North Las Vegas","East Las Vegas"],"scams":["Romance scams targeting visitors on dating apps","Fake casino chip or ticket schemes","Overpriced or counterfeit merchandise from street vendors"],"zones":[{"name":"The Strip","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with heavy police presence but high pickpocket and scam activity after dark"},{"name":"Downtown Las Vegas","level":"caution","note":"Vibrant but crowded; petty theft common, stay alert in crowds and at night"},{"name":"North Las Vegas","level":"avoid","note":"Higher violent crime rates and gang activity; avoid especially after dark"},{"name":"West Las Vegas","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with occasional property crime; generally safe in daylight"},{"name":"East Las Vegas","level":"avoid","note":"Limited tourist infrastructure and elevated property crime; not recommended for visitors"},{"name":"Boulder City","level":"safe","note":"Quiet suburb with low crime; safe for day trips but limited nightlife"},{"name":"Henderson","level":"safe","note":"Suburban city with low violent crime; generally safe but requires transport out of Strip"}]}}