{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/reno","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:46:37.016Z","place":{"city":"Reno","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":39.52963,"lon":-119.8138},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":66,"label":"Mostly positive with some caution","summary":"While official advisories are low-risk, traveler sentiment suggests general safety with a need for common-sense precautions. 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Travelers should be mindful of extreme heat during summer months and be aware of potential wildfire smoke. Official advisories recommend normal security precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While overall crime is moderate, there have been recent reports of bank robberies in downtown Reno, indicating a risk for opportunistic crime."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is a risk in crowded tourist areas, especially in downtown and entertainment districts."},"safeAreas":["South Reno","North Reno","West Reno","University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Campus Area"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Aggressive requests for money from individuals experiencing homelessness.","Potential for scams related to social media promotion targeting foreign visitors (mentioned in a Dec 2025 article)."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Reno","level":"caution","note":"Moderate risk of petty crime and occasional robberies; be aware of surroundings, especially after dark."},{"name":"Midtown Reno","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe, but can experience petty crime; exercise standard precautions."},{"name":"University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Campus Area","level":"safe","note":"Typically safe due to student presence and policing, but be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"South Reno","level":"safe","note":"Residential and generally considered safe with low crime rates."},{"name":"North Reno","level":"safe","note":"Primarily residential and generally safe."},{"name":"West Reno","level":"safe","note":"Residential and generally considered safe."}]}}