{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/spokane","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:47:24.825Z","place":{"city":"Spokane","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":47.65966,"lon":-117.42908},"safety":{"score":70,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":72,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":72,"travellerSentiment":{"score":61,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Locals report feeling unsafe walking alone at night (38/100) and express significant concern over property crime and drug activity, though daylight safety is rated higher.","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 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Travelers should be aware of potential drug-related issues in certain areas and exercise caution, particularly during nighttime hours.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is at 43/100, suggesting a moderate risk for visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is seen as a significant local problem (77/100), indicating a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching, especially in crowded areas."},"safeAreas":["South Hill","North Spokane"],"avoidAreas":["Areas with high reported drug activity or property crime should be approached with caution, especially after dark."],"scams":["While not explicitly detailed in the dossier, be aware of common tourist scams such as inflated prices for goods or services, and potential distraction-based theft.","Be cautious of unsolicited offers for help or tours, especially in less populated areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Spokane","level":"caution","note":"Higher risk of property crime and drug activity; be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Hillyard","level":"caution","note":"Recent reports of protests and signs sparking local unrest; exercise awareness."},{"name":"West Central","level":"caution","note":"Higher crime rates reported; usual precautions for urban areas apply."},{"name":"South Hill","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safer residential area."},{"name":"North Spokane","level":"safe","note":"Largely residential and commercial areas with lower reported crime."},{"name":"East Spokane","level":"caution","note":"Some areas may experience higher crime rates; stay alert."}]}}