{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/shreveport","updatedAt":"2026-11-13T01:42:09.377Z","place":{"city":"Shreveport","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":32.52515,"lon":-93.75018},"safety":{"score":54,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":47,"confidence":0.98,"caps":[],"databaseScore":59,"travellerSentiment":{"score":41,"label":"Negative","summary":"Traveler sentiment indicates low confidence in safety, with a low score for feeling safe walking alone at night and a high concern about mugging and robbery.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":30,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":47,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be particularly aware of their surroundings, especially after dark, and take precautions against petty theft.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Violent crime is a significant local problem, with high rates of violent crime and a high concern among residents about being mugged or robbed."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not explicitly highlighted as a top US hotspot in the dossier, general advice for US cities suggests a moderate risk of pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas and transportation hubs."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Areas west of Downtown and Interstate 49","Areas south of Interstate 220"],"scams":["General tourist scams targeting visitors in crowded areas","Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy tourist spots and transportation hubs"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown","level":"caution","note":"Exercise caution, especially after dark; stick to well-populated casino and bar areas."},{"name":"West of Downtown / I-49","level":"avoid","note":"Generally considered more dangerous; avoid if possible."},{"name":"South of I-220","level":"avoid","note":"Generally considered more dangerous; avoid if possible."},{"name":"Other parts of the city","level":"caution","note":"General caution advised; be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Areas near casinos and bars (Downtown)","level":"caution","note":"More populated, but still exercise caution, especially after dark."}]}}