{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/palm-springs","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:44:13.688Z","place":{"city":"Palm Springs","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":33.8303,"lon":-116.54529},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"While specific sentiment data for Palm Springs is limited, the overall safety index and low crime rates suggest a generally positive feeling of safety among visitors. The main concern highlighted is environmental.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":85,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":74,"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":"2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-states"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide 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normal precautions advised.","summary":"Palm Springs benefits from low crime rates compared to the US average and strong governance indicators. The primary safety concern for visitors is the extreme summer heat, which can be dangerous. While general safety is high, travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly during heat waves.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"The homicide rate in Palm Springs is comparable to the US average, and there are no specific indications of high risk for armed robbery targeting visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"There are no specific reports or data suggesting a high risk of pickpocketing or bag-snatching for tourists in Palm Springs."},"safeAreas":["Downtown Palm Springs","Uptown Palm Springs","Indian Canyons","Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) area"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["While not specific to Palm Springs, be aware of common travel scams like unsolicited help with luggage or offers that seem too good to be true."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Palm Springs","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with good visitor sentiment and low crime risk."},{"name":"Uptown Palm Springs","level":"safe","note":"Similar to Downtown, this area is considered safe for visitors."},{"name":"Indian Canyons","level":"safe","note":"Primarily a natural attraction, safe during daylight hours for hiking."},{"name":"Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) area","level":"safe","note":"Standard airport security protocols are in place; generally safe."},{"name":"Outlying residential areas","level":"caution","note":"While generally safe, exercise normal precautions, especially after dark."}]}}