{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/omaha","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:46:22.281Z","place":{"city":"Omaha","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":41.25626,"lon":-95.94043},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While most visitors feel safe during daylight, a significant portion of residents report feeling unsafe walking alone at night, indicating a mixed perception of safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":59,"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":65,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be aware of potential heat and wind during July and take standard precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is moderate, with violent crime seen as a local problem by some residents."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is considered a local problem by residents, suggesting a moderate risk of pickpocketing and theft."},"safeAreas":["West Omaha","Old Market"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["International identity theft ring uncovered after an Omaha man became suspicious.","ATM fraud involving criminal aliens."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Omaha","level":"caution","note":"Higher potential for petty crime and homelessness; exercise vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Midtown Omaha","level":"caution","note":"Mixed area with residential and commercial zones; be aware of surroundings, particularly in less populated areas at night."},{"name":"West Omaha","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safer with lower crime rates and more residential areas."},{"name":"North Omaha","level":"caution","note":"Some areas experience higher crime rates; stick to main roads and be aware of your surroundings."},{"name":"South Omaha","level":"caution","note":"Industrial and residential mix; be mindful of your personal safety, especially in less-trafficked areas."},{"name":"Old Market","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist area with many restaurants and shops; generally safe but can be crowded, increasing petty theft risk."}]}}