{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/trenton","updatedAt":"2026-08-21T04:24:09.203Z","place":{"city":"Trenton","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":40.21705,"lon":-74.74294},"safety":{"score":67,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":68,"confidence":0.83,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":72,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Travelers report feeling uneasy in crowded downtown spots but note that most daytime visits to government buildings and museums are calm; overall sentiment leans toward cautious optimism.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":42,"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":55,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"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":42,"display":"42 / 100 (Mixed)","year":null,"score":42,"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 — Trenton is moderately safe for visitors who stay alert and stick to well‑traveled areas.","summary":"Trenton’s composite safety index of 54/100 reflects a moderate risk level driven mainly by crime; violent crime is low but pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in crowded spots, while muggings are rare. Recent data show a modest decline in overall crime and no active disaster alerts, and visitor sentiment is mixed but generally cautious.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Muggings and armed robbery are rare for tourists and typically occur in isolated neighborhoods after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common near the State House, transit hubs, and downtown shopping districts"},"safeAreas":["Downtown Trenton","Mercer County Park","East Windsor (adjacent)","Trenton Transit Hub"],"avoidAreas":["East Trenton","North Trenton"],"scams":["Overcharging for rides in unlicensed taxis","Fake charity collections near the Capitol","ATM skimming at convenience stores"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Trenton","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and government buildings, but pickpocketing and robbery risk moderate; stay alert, especially after dark"},{"name":"East Trenton","level":"avoid","note":"Elevated violent crime and drug activity reported; avoid after dark and limit daytime visits"},{"name":"West Trenton","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with mixed safety; petty crime present, use standard precautions"},{"name":"North Trenton","level":"avoid","note":"Gang-related activity and higher assault rates; avoid entirely"},{"name":"South Trenton","level":"caution","note":"Industrial zones safe in daylight; property crime risk rises after sunset"},{"name":"Mercer County Park","level":"safe","note":"Well‑patrolled park and visitor center; low crime, ideal for daytime recreation"},{"name":"Trenton Transit Hub","level":"caution","note":"Busy transit area; watch belongings for pickpocketing, especially during peak hours"},{"name":"East Windsor (adjacent)","level":"safe","note":"Suburban district with low crime; recommended for lodging and safe base"}]}}