{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/madison","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:47:39.726Z","place":{"city":"Madison","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":43.07305,"lon":-89.40123},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"Most visitors feel safe walking alone in daylight, and a majority feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally positive sentiment.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While most visitors will find it safe, awareness of petty crime in crowded areas and caution during specific large events is advised.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is low, with violent crime considered a moderate local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not explicitly detailed, pickpocketing is a risk in crowded tourist areas and during large events, as is common in many cities."},"safeAreas":["Downtown","University of Wisconsin Campus","Near East Side","Near West Side"],"avoidAreas":["South Madison","Allied Drive area","Dunn's Marsh Neighborhood (Britta Dr, Britta Pkwy, Helene Pkwy)","Troy Drive area (North Side)"],"scams":["Government impersonation scams targeting residents."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown","level":"safe","note":"Well-populated and generally well-lit."},{"name":"University of Wisconsin Campus","level":"safe","note":"Emergency markers are present for quick police response."},{"name":"Near East Side","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe, but standard urban precautions apply."},{"name":"Near West Side","level":"safe","note":"Similar to the Near East Side, safe with normal awareness."},{"name":"South Madison","level":"caution","note":"Has a higher reported crime rate than other parts of the city."},{"name":"Allied Drive area","level":"avoid","note":"Specifically mentioned as an area to avoid at night."},{"name":"Dunn's Marsh Neighborhood (Britta Dr, Britta Pkwy, Helene Pkwy)","level":"avoid","note":"These specific streets are recommended to avoid at night."},{"name":"Troy Drive area (North Side)","level":"avoid","note":"Specifically mentioned as an area to avoid at night."}]}}