{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/china/xuzhou","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T11:04:06.723Z","place":{"city":"Xuzhou","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","lat":34.20442,"lon":117.28386},"safety":{"score":78,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":84,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":76,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark, with low concerns about violent crime; safety guides note Xuzhou is a relatively safe tier-2 city for expats and tourists","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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Xuzhou is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime and rare mugging, though petty scams and pickpocketing occur in crowded areas.","summary":"Official data shows Xuzhou has a very low homicide rate and violent crime is rare for foreigners, but petty crime like pickpocketing and scams targeting visitors happens in markets and transport hubs. The city scores well on safety indexes, with high feelings of security walking alone after dark. Recent reports confirm low violent crime but note occasional scams and taxi overcharging.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for visitors; no recent incidents reported in dossier"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded areas like Xuzhou Railway Station and tourist markets"},"safeAreas":["Yunlong District","Jiawang District","Pizhou","Suining","Tongshan District"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Tea house or ceremony scams targeting foreigners","Fake taxi meters or unlicensed drivers overcharging","Art student or fake invitation scams in tourist areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Yunlong District","level":"safe","note":"Central district with Xuzhou Railway Station and Yunlong Lake; low violent crime, petty theft possible in crowds"},{"name":"Jiawang District","level":"safe","note":"Industrial and residential area south of city; stable safety profile, minimal tourist-targeted incidents"},{"name":"Quanshan District","level":"caution","note":"Eastern urban area near universities; moderate pickpocketing risk around student zones and markets"},{"name":"Gulou District","level":"caution","note":"Historic city center with shopping areas; exercise vigilance for scams and petty theft in busy pedestrian zones"},{"name":"Pizhou (county-level city)","level":"safe","note":"Western satellite city under Xuzhou administration; low crime rates, standard precautions advised"},{"name":"Suining (county-level city)","level":"safe","note":"Northern agricultural county; minimal security concerns, traffic safety primary consideration"},{"name":"Fengxian County","level":"caution","note":"Southern rural county; isolated incidents reported in 2022, exercise caution in remote areas, avoid night travel alone"},{"name":"Tongshan District","level":"safe","note":"Northern district with Xuzhou East Station; improving infrastructure, low violent crime, remain alert for transport-related scams"}]}}