{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/bulgaria/burgas","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:52:34.370Z","place":{"city":"Burgas","country":"Bulgaria","countryCode":"BG","lat":42.50651,"lon":27.46886},"safety":{"score":81,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":87,"confidence":0.96,"caps":[],"databaseScore":79,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports describe feeling safe walking during the day and at night, with only occasional concerns about petty theft in crowded spots.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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":74,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent data shows no terrorism deaths, good air quality, and high public confidence walking at night, though corruption perception remains weak.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Muggings and armed robbery against tourists are extremely rare; most incidents involve local disputes, not visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching occur in busy areas such as the sea promenade, markets and public transport, especially in summer."},"safeAreas":["Old Town","Sea Garden","Kamen Itsari","Sarafovo","Burgas Port"],"avoidAreas":["Meden Rudnik","Burgas Port"],"scams":["Overcharging in bars and clubs","Fake taxi meters and inflated fares","Pickpocketing in markets and bus stations","Currency exchange scams at tourist sites"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town","level":"safe","note":"Tourist hub with police patrols; petty theft only"},{"name":"Sea Garden","level":"safe","note":"Crowded beach area, well‑lit, frequent patrols"},{"name":"Meden Rudnik","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with higher theft and drug activity"},{"name":"Tsar Simeon","level":"caution","note":"Residential area; stay alert after dark, limited lighting"},{"name":"Kamen Itsari","level":"safe","note":"Modern shopping district, active police presence"},{"name":"Lyustovata","level":"caution","note":"Quiet neighborhoods; avoid isolated streets at night"},{"name":"Burgas Port","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial port; limited tourist access, higher crime risk"},{"name":"Sarafovo","level":"safe","note":"Residential with good lighting, low incident reports"}]}}