{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/richmond","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:46:50.801Z","place":{"city":"Richmond","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":37.55376,"lon":-77.46026},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":75,"travellerSentiment":{"score":61,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Residents report feeling unsafe walking alone at night (38/100), though daylight safety is rated higher (73/100). Concerns about violent and property crime are notable.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":49,"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":63,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":61,"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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victims","value":1.12,"display":"1.12 / 100k","year":"2022","score":77,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":51,"display":"US AQI 51 · Moderate","year":null,"score":90,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":26.8421851,"display":"27 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2022","score":80,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":39,"display":"July: highs ~39°C · extreme heat, wet spell","year":null,"score":54,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security 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increased caution due to some crime concerns and specific risks.","summary":"While Richmond benefits from strong governance indicators and a low risk of terrorism, travelers should be aware of its moderate crime rates, particularly property crime, and exercise caution, especially at night. The city experiences extreme heat in July, and road safety is a concern.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about mugging or robbery is moderate, with violent crime seen as a local problem by a significant portion of residents."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is considered a significant local problem, increasing the risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy areas."},"safeAreas":["Museum District","The Fan District","Carytown"],"avoidAreas":["North Richmond"],"scams":["Distraction theft targeting tourists, especially in crowded areas.","Fake charity collectors or street vendors."],"zones":[{"name":"Museum District","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with good daytime activity and tourist amenities."},{"name":"The Fan District","level":"safe","note":"Historic and residential, generally safe, but exercise caution at night."},{"name":"Carytown","level":"safe","note":"Popular shopping and dining area, safe during the day, can be busy."},{"name":"Shockoe Bottom","level":"caution","note":"Historic area with nightlife; can be lively but be aware of surroundings, especially late at night."},{"name":"Downtown Richmond","level":"caution","note":"Business district; can be quiet after business hours, exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"South Richmond","level":"caution","note":"Larger area with varied safety; some parts are residential and safe, others require more vigilance."},{"name":"North Richmond","level":"avoid","note":"Some areas have higher crime rates; avoid if possible or exercise extreme caution."}]}}