{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/taos","updatedAt":"2026-08-22T15:01:08.416Z","place":{"city":"Taos","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":36.40725,"lon":-105.57307},"safety":{"score":70,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":72,"confidence":0.75,"caps":[],"databaseScore":72,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveler reports on Reddit and local forums describe feeling safe in daylight but uneasy after dark in lower‑lying neighborhoods, with concerns about rising petty theft","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":63,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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activity.","summary":"Taos scores 73/100 on the composite safety index, placing it above 77% of countries. Crime is moderate, with pickpocketing and petty theft most common in tourist zones, while violent crime remains low. Visitors report feeling moderately safe during the day but less so after dark in isolated areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but have risen 5% since 2023, especially after dark near the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and isolated trailheads"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in the historic plaza, art galleries, and during the summer festival crowds"},"safeAreas":["Ranchos de Taos","Upper Rio Grande Valley"],"avoidAreas":["Lower Ranchitos (high heat and recent violent incidents)","Taos Plaza after dark (pickpocketing and scam activity)"],"scams":["Fake charity collections targeting tourists near the plaza","Overpriced guided tours sold by unlicensed vendors","Rental scams offering too‑good‑to‑be‑true Airbnb deals"],"zones":[{"name":"Taos Plaza","level":"caution","note":"tourist hub with pickpocketing and scam calls reported; stay alert especially after dark"},{"name":"Ranchos de Taos","level":"safe","note":"quiet residential area with low crime and strong community presence"},{"name":"Taos Pueblo","level":"caution","note":"historic site with dense crowds and occasional petty theft; avoid isolated trails"},{"name":"Upper Rio Grande Valley","level":"safe","note":"rural outskirts with minimal incidents and excellent air quality"},{"name":"Lower Ranchitos","level":"avoid","note":"high heat risk and recent violent crime spikes; avoid walking alone at night"}]}}