{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/minnesota","updatedAt":"2026-08-12T13:21:05.403Z","place":{"city":"Minnesota","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":31.31185,"lon":-83.91018},"safety":{"score":73,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":77,"confidence":0.73,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler posts describe feeling safe in daylight and at popular attractions, but many note unease after dark in downtown and near the North Loop.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"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":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":76.1934585,"display":"76/100","year":"2024","score":76,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & 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 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Most tourist‑friendly districts are well‑patrolled and feel safe during daylight, though night‑time caution is advised in certain areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed or strong‑arm robberies are uncommon but have occurred in isolated incidents near the North Loop after dark; stay in well‑lit, busy areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is most frequent around Nicollet Mall, light‑rail stations, and during major events such as the State Fair; keep bags closed and phones secured."},"safeAreas":["Uptown","Northeast","North Loop","Dinkytown","Southwest"],"avoidAreas":["Phillips"],"scams":["Fake charity or street‑fundraiser scams targeting tourists at festivals","Overpriced taxi rides and “long‑route” scams on airport shuttles","Counterfeit event tickets sold near the State Fair and concerts"],"zones":[{"name":"Uptown","level":"caution","note":"caution: moderate pickpocketing risk at night"},{"name":"Northeast","level":"safe","note":"safe: low crime, residential vibe"},{"name":"North Loop","level":"safe","note":"safe: low crime, daytime bustle"},{"name":"Midtown","level":"caution","note":"caution: moderate theft risk, avoid after dark"},{"name":"Dinkytown","level":"safe","note":"safe: student area, low incidents"},{"name":"Phillips","level":"avoid","note":"avoid: high property crime and gang activity"},{"name":"Central","level":"caution","note":"caution: moderate pickpocketing near attractions"},{"name":"Southwest","level":"safe","note":"safe: low crime, suburban feel"}]}}