{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/stockton","updatedAt":"2026-10-29T22:13:31.501Z","place":{"city":"Stockton","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":37.9577,"lon":-121.29078},"safety":{"score":52,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":44,"confidence":0.97,"caps":[],"databaseScore":57,"travellerSentiment":{"score":40,"label":"Negative","summary":"Locals report a high concern for violent and property crime, and a low feeling of safety when walking alone, especially at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":25,"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":45,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be particularly aware of their surroundings, especially in certain neighborhoods and at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Violent crime rates are significantly above the national average, with residents expressing high worry about mugging and robbery."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not explicitly detailed for Stockton, general US travel advice highlights pickpocketing risk in crowded tourist areas."},"safeAreas":["Weston Ranch","Brookside"],"avoidAreas":["Civic Center (identified as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods)","Park (eastern parts have higher crime rates)"],"scams":["Pickpockets operating in high-traffic tourist areas and crowded public spaces.","Scammers targeting tourists, though specific examples are not detailed in the provided data."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Waterfront","level":"caution","note":"Visible security patrols and well-lit areas, but still a risk of petty crime."},{"name":"Miracle Mile","level":"caution","note":"Considered a main area with some security presence, but general city crime rates apply."},{"name":"University Area","level":"caution","note":"Generally safer due to student presence, but still advise caution at night."},{"name":"Weston Ranch","level":"safe","note":"Ranked as one of the safest neighborhoods."},{"name":"Brookside","level":"safe","note":"Ranked as one of the safest neighborhoods."},{"name":"Park (Central)","level":"caution","note":"Central parts are considered safer, but higher crime rates in eastern sections."},{"name":"Civic Center","level":"avoid","note":"Identified as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods."}]}}