{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/rochester","updatedAt":"2026-10-13T10:54:47.354Z","place":{"city":"Rochester","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":44.02163,"lon":-92.4699},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.94,"caps":[],"databaseScore":68,"travellerSentiment":{"score":56,"label":"Mixed to Negative","summary":"Local sentiment indicates a low feeling of safety when walking alone at night, and a high concern about violent and property crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":35,"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":55,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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regarding violent and property crime. Travelers should be aware of their surroundings, especially at night, and take standard precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is a significant concern for residents, and violent crime is seen as a local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific pickpocketing data is limited, the general concern about property crime suggests a need for vigilance in crowded areas."},"safeAreas":["East Side","West Side","University District"],"avoidAreas":["North Side"],"scams":["Counterfeit goods, such as sports merchandise, may be offered for sale."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown","level":"caution","note":"Higher potential for petty crime and can feel less safe after dark."},{"name":"East Side","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a more affluent and safer residential area."},{"name":"South Wedge","level":"caution","note":"Has a vibrant nightlife but can experience increased petty crime and requires awareness after dark."},{"name":"North Side","level":"avoid","note":"Higher crime rates reported, particularly concerning violent crime and drug-related issues."},{"name":"West Side","level":"safe","note":"Largely residential with lower reported crime rates."},{"name":"University District","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe due to student presence and university security, but exercise normal precautions."},{"name":"Ontario Beach Park","level":"caution","note":"Recent reports of large disturbances necessitate increased vigilance."}]}}