{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/stamford","updatedAt":"2026-10-28T17:38:37.209Z","place":{"city":"Stamford","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":41.05343,"lon":-73.53873},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.97,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Very Positive","summary":"Most visitors report feeling safe, with a high score for feeling safe walking alone in daylight and a moderate score for walking alone at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":81,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While violent crime rates are statistically low for its size, awareness of property crime and specific local issues is advised.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime rates are low, with a low reported worry about being mugged or robbed."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not a major concern, pickpocketing can occur in crowded tourist areas or public transport hubs."},"safeAreas":["Downtown Stamford","Stamford Museum & Nature Center area"],"avoidAreas":["Areas with high drug activity","Specific pockets with high crime rates"],"scams":["Individuals posing as city officials to collect money.","General tourist scams common in large US cities, such as pickpocketing in crowded areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Stamford","level":"safe","note":"High foot traffic and generally well-policed, suitable for visitors day and night."},{"name":"Stamford Museum & Nature Center area","level":"safe","note":"Considered safe with significant visitor presence."},{"name":"West Haven (neighboring city, mentioned in local crime reports)","level":"caution","note":"Recent convictions for home invasion, robbery, and sexual assault highlight risks in this nearby area."},{"name":"Areas with high drug activity","level":"avoid","note":"Concentrated risk, particularly associated with drug dealing and use, should be avoided."},{"name":"Specific pockets with high crime rates","level":"avoid","note":"Crime is concentrated in specific areas that shift and are best avoided by visitors."}]}}