{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/st-louis","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:42:40.028Z","place":{"city":"St Louis","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":38.62727,"lon":-90.19789},"safety":{"score":78,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":84,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":80,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Mostly positive in tourist areas","summary":"Travelers report feeling safe in downtown, Forest Park, and Central West End during day and evening. Visitors note clear, visible boundaries between safe and unsafe areas, making navigation straightforward. Annual visitation of 25 million suggests sustained confidence among repeat visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"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":69,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":68,"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":279695,"display":"280k residents","year":null,"score":82,"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":64,"display":"US AQI 64 · Moderate","year":null,"score":83,"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":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 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":70,"display":"70 / 100 (Mostly positive in tourist areas)","year":null,"score":70,"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — St. Louis is safe for visitors who stay in tourist districts (downtown, Forest Park, Central West End) and exercise normal urban awareness; violent crime is concentrated in non-tourist neighborhoods.","summary":"St. Louis's safety profile is split sharply by neighborhood. Homicides and violent crime have hit 11-year lows and dropped 16% in 2025, yet the city still carries a reputation rooted in its unique municipal structure that inflates per-capita rates. Tourist areas are well-patrolled and regularly visited by 25 million annual visitors; the real risk lies in straying into specific north and south neighborhoods where crime remains concentrated. Daytime visits to downtown, Forest Park, and the Central West End are routine and safe.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery is rare in tourist-focused neighborhoods (downtown, Forest Park, Central West End); risk concentrates in north and south neighborhoods away from visitor routes. Stick to main corridors and use rideshare at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Typical urban risk in crowded areas (Busch Stadium, major attractions, transit); bag-snatching and phone theft occur but are not epidemic. Keep valuables close and avoid distracted walking."},"safeAreas":["Forest Park","Central West End","St. Louis Hills","The Hill"],"avoidAreas":["North St. Louis (concentrated violent crime)","East St. Louis, Illinois (recent targeted shooting July 2026, high crime)"],"scams":["Fake Uber at STL airport — use official rideshare apps and confirm driver details before entering vehicles","'Purple Shirt' con artists — avoid street solicitations for tours, food, or deals from casually dressed strangers","Parking lot theft near Busch Stadium — surface lots on Broadway and Spruce Street; use attended parking or hotel valet","Fake taxi services — use Uber/Lyft or official dispatched cabs; agree fares upfront"],"zones":[{"name":"Forest Park","level":"safe","note":"Major attractions (Zoo, Art Museum, Science Center), well-maintained, regular security presence, family-friendly"},{"name":"Central West End","level":"safe","note":"Vibrant district with strong community policing, well-lit streets, restaurants, and bars"},{"name":"St. Louis Hills","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with parks, family-focused atmosphere, one of the city's most secure neighborhoods"},{"name":"The Hill","level":"safe","note":"Historic Italian neighborhood with cultural dining; quiet, walkable streets"},{"name":"Downtown/Washington Avenue","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with hotels and attractions; safe by day but quieter at night—stay on main corridors"},{"name":"Soulard","level":"caution","note":"Historic entertainment district with active nightlife, bars, restaurants; well-patrolled but stay alert after dark"},{"name":"North St. Louis","level":"avoid","note":"High concentration of violent crime; not recommended for visitors"},{"name":"East St. Louis, Illinois","level":"avoid","note":"Across Mississippi River; targeted shooting killed 5 family members (July 2026), elevated crime rates"}]}}