{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/san-jose","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:37:19.469Z","place":{"city":"San Jose","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":37.33939,"lon":-121.89496},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Mixed — cautiously positive with real constraints","summary":"Travel guides describe San Jose as 'one of the safer communities in the region' with 'both safe and less safe areas.' Daytime confidence outweighs nighttime caution. Recent armed robberies (Jul 2026) and property crime concerns temper optimism, but visitors following basic precautions report manageable, safe visits.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":62,"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":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":65,"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 rate","value":5.76340794073065,"display":"5.8 / 100k","year":"2023","score":62,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.07607124618748103,"display":"0.08 / million","year":"2021","score":93,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":14.2,"display":"14.2 / 100k","year":"2021","score":55,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":64.2697196,"display":"64/100","year":"2024","score":64,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":73.5177858,"display":"74/100","year":"2024","score":74,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":69.8551773,"display":"70/100","year":"2024","score":70,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":77.7839316,"display":"78/100","year":"2024","score":78,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":76.1934585,"display":"76/100","year":"2024","score":76,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":72.3731718,"display":"72/100","year":"2024","score":72,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":997368,"display":"997k residents","year":null,"score":74,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":60,"display":"60.0%","year":"2023","score":60,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"sexual_violence","label":"Sexual violence (past year)","value":0.1,"display":"0.1%","year":"2023","score":100,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":1.12,"display":"1.12 / 100k","year":"2022","score":77,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":45,"display":"US AQI 45 · Good","year":null,"score":91,"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":40,"display":"July: highs ~40°C · extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Wildfire (green)","year":null,"score":96,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":62,"display":"62 / 100 (Mixed — cautiously positive with real constraints)","year":null,"score":62,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in United States","distanceKm":462}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — San Jose is generally safe for visitors, with good daytime security and official advisories at the lowest risk level, though nighttime caution and awareness of property crime are advised.","summary":"San Jose's safety profile reflects daytime as relatively secure (76/100 feel safe) but nighttime requiring greater caution (46/100). Property crime is a greater concern than violent robbery targeting tourists. The official Canadian advisory is 'exercise normal security precautions'—the lowest risk level.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Six suspects arrested in Jul 2026 for armed robberies across the city, including four teenagers. Risk to tourists is low; incidents are scattered and law enforcement is responsive."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Typical for a city of 1M+ residents. Risk is elevated on light rail, in downtown, and at crowded events like World Cup matches at Levi's Stadium (July 2026)."},"safeAreas":["University District (SJSU & surrounding)","North San Jose","The Alameda"],"avoidAreas":["Monterey Road area (higher property & street crime)","Buena Vista (ranked most dangerous neighborhood in city)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging or deliberate long routes — use ride-share apps with transparent pricing displayed before confirmation","Pickpocketing in crowded downtown areas and on light rail, especially during peak hours","Inflated or fake event tickets sold near attractions or online"],"zones":[{"name":"University District (SJSU & surrounding)","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit academic area with campus security; consistent foot traffic; local recommendation for visitor safety"},{"name":"North San Jose","level":"safe","note":"Commercial tech corridor (Adobe, PayPal facilities); well-lit, high visibility; safer than city average"},{"name":"The Alameda","level":"safe","note":"Historic, tree-lined residential neighborhood; quiet atmosphere; consistently above citywide safety metrics"},{"name":"Downtown San Jose & Paseo de San Antonio","level":"caution","note":"Light rail hub & commercial center; busy & policed by day; property crime & pickpocketing risk evening — avoid after dark"},{"name":"Japantown","level":"caution","note":"Vibrant cultural district; fine by day with restaurants & events; elevated theft risk evening due to crowds"},{"name":"East San Jose","level":"caution","note":"Residential area; locals advise it's deserted at night; daytime okay but avoid solo evening travel"},{"name":"Monterey Road area","level":"avoid","note":"Consistent local warnings; higher property & street crime concentration; not recommended for visitor exploration"},{"name":"Buena Vista","level":"avoid","note":"Ranked most dangerous neighborhood in San Jose (2026); elevated crime rates; not recommended for visitors"}]}}