{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/midland","updatedAt":"2026-09-14T17:40:22.062Z","place":{"city":"Midland","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":31.99735,"lon":-102.07791},"safety":{"score":78,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":84,"confidence":0.9,"caps":[],"databaseScore":81,"travellerSentiment":{"score":71,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor reports and local sentiment surveys indicate most travelers feel safe during daytime visits to Midland's business and cultural districts, though some express unease about nighttime solitude in less frequented areas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":73,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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 — Midland is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal precautions, though isolated violent incidents occur and property crime remains above national averages.","summary":"Midland's composite safety index of 81/100 reflects a relatively secure environment for travelers, supported by low terrorism risk, good air quality, and strong institutional ratings. While violent crime (FBI rate 365/100k) and property crime (FBI rate 1612/100k) are elevated compared to national benchmarks, recent incidents are largely isolated and not indicative of pervasive danger to tourists exercising situational awareness.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Isolated armed robberies occur, primarily in convenience stores and parking lots on the south and west sides; visitors face low risk if avoiding high-crime corridors at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing is uncommon but possible in crowded venues like Centennial Plaza during large events; no persistent hotspots identified for visitors"},"safeAreas":["Midland College Area","Greenwood","Gardendale"],"avoidAreas":["Areas with recent police activity or known for higher crime rates should be approached with caution."],"scams":["Fake charity solicitations near downtown events","Overpriced or unnecessary 'tour guide' offers targeting visitors at hotels"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Midland","level":"caution","note":"Higher concentration of businesses and potential for petty crime; exercise vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Midland College Area","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe due to student presence and associated activity."},{"name":"Greenwood","level":"safe","note":"Suburban area with lower crime rates."},{"name":"Gardendale","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with a generally low crime profile."},{"name":"North Midland","level":"caution","note":"Some reports indicate higher crime activity; stay aware of surroundings."},{"name":"South Midland","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential and commercial; exercise standard precautions."}]}}