{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/denmark/copenhagen","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:29:47.692Z","place":{"city":"Copenhagen","country":"Denmark","countryCode":"DK","lat":55.67594,"lon":12.56553},"safety":{"score":89,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":95,"confidence":0.9,"caps":[],"databaseScore":89,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe walking alone during daylight, though some express mild concern about petty theft in crowded areas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"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":92,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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cannabis purchases in Christiania","Tourist-targeted pickpocketing on crowded metro and Nyhavn","Fake charity collections near major attractions"],"zones":[{"name":"Vesterbro","level":"caution","note":"Popular nightlife area; stay alert after dark and watch belongings in crowded bars"},{"name":"Østerbro","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential district; well-lit and low crime, safe for evening walks"},{"name":"Nørrebro","level":"caution","note":"Vibrant and diverse; avoid poorly lit side streets late at night and stay aware of surroundings"},{"name":"København K (City Centre)","level":"safe","note":"Tourist hub with heavy police presence; petty theft possible in crowds, keep bags secure"},{"name":"Amager","level":"safe","note":"Airport and harbor area; safe during day, limited night activity but low risk"}]}}