{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/estonia/tartu","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:55:40.735Z","place":{"city":"Tartu","country":"Estonia","countryCode":"EE","lat":58.38062,"lon":26.72509},"safety":{"score":92,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.75,"caps":[],"databaseScore":93,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling safe walking alone day and night, with only minor concerns about petty theft in crowded venues.","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":87,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent data shows no active disaster alerts, solid healthcare access, and excellent air quality, while official advisories consistently rate Estonia as low‑risk.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare; isolated incidents have not been reported in the past year"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in busy tourist spots, bus stations and nightlife districts, especially during summer festivals"},"safeAreas":["University District","Keskvere","Supilinn","Kärneri"],"avoidAreas":["Old Town (after dark)"],"scams":["Fake tour guides offering unofficial museum or cultural tours","Overpriced souvenir or craft‑shop purchases in the Old Town","Taxi overcharging near the bus and train stations"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town (Historic Centre)","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft common in crowded tourist spots, especially after dark; stay alert and keep belongings secure"},{"name":"University District","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, heavily patrolled, low crime; ideal for solo travelers day and night"},{"name":"Keskvere","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with good lighting, low incident rate"},{"name":"Supilinn","level":"safe","note":"Family-friendly, low crime, safe for evening walks"},{"name":"Kärneri","level":"caution","note":"Busy nightlife and transport hub; petty theft possible late evening"}]}}