{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/belgium/antwerp","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:42:44.943Z","place":{"city":"Antwerp","country":"Belgium","countryCode":"BE","lat":51.22047,"lon":4.40026},"safety":{"score":81,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":87,"confidence":1,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and forum posts indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight, though many note heightened vigilance around busy squares and public transport after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While petty crime such as pickpocketing is the most common threat, violent incidents against tourists are rare and most occur in crowded tourist zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed or violent robbery targeting visitors is rare but can occur in isolated suburban port areas; most incidents involve local gang clashes, not tourists in the city centre."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in crowded tourist spots such as Meir shopping street, Central Station and the Grote Markt, especially during peak hours and weekends."},"safeAreas":["Historic Center (Grand-Place area)","Zuid"],"avoidAreas":["Linkeroever (industrial zone with gang activity)","Borgerhout (residential area with occasional clashes)"],"scams":["Overcharging in unlicensed taxis or rideshares","Fake charity collectors and street petition scams","Distraction thefts at crowded markets and train stations"],"zones":[{"name":"Historic Center (Grand-Place area)","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and pickpocketing risk, especially at night"},{"name":"Zuid","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, active nightlife, low violent crime, but watch for petty theft"},{"name":"Borgerhout","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with occasional gang-related incidents; avoid after dark"},{"name":"Linkeroever","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with higher drug trafficking activity and gang clashes"},{"name":"Eilandje","level":"caution","note":"Port area with increased security presence but occasional drug-related activity"}]}}