{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/france/brest","updatedAt":"2026-08-29T21:06:39.430Z","place":{"city":"Brest","country":"France","countryCode":"FR","lat":48.39029,"lon":-4.48628},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":85,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent resident and visitor reports indicate Brest feels safe during the day, with concerns mainly focused on specific neighborhoods after dark and seasonal increases in petty theft.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":82,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While the city itself is not highlighted for serious crime in recent reports, petty theft like pickpocketing can occur around the port, train station, and popular beaches during peak summer months. Local sources indicate certain districts such as Bellevue, Pontanézen, and Kerourien have higher levels of social disadvantage and should be avoided, especially after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is rare and not commonly reported against visitors; incidents, if any, are more likely in isolated areas or linked to local disputes."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in tourist zones, particularly around the port, Gare de Brest, and beaches during summer crowds."},"safeAreas":["Recouvrance","Saint-Marc","Lambézellec"],"avoidAreas":["Bellevue (higher drug-related crime and theft, avoid after dark)","Pontanézen (drug dealing and youth gang activity; exercise extreme caution)"],"scams":["Fake petitions or donation requests near tourist sites","Distraction thefts in crowded areas like markets or beaches","Overpriced or unofficial taxi services near the port"],"zones":[{"name":"Recouvrance","level":"safe","note":"Historic district near the castle, well-patrolled and popular with visitors; low crime."},{"name":"Saint-Marc","level":"safe","note":"Residential area west of centre, quiet with good lighting and low incident reports."},{"name":"Centre Ville","level":"caution","note":"Busy shopping and port area; pickpocketing reported in crowds, especially near markets and tram stops."},{"name":"Bellevue","level":"avoid","note":"Northern district with higher drug-related crime and theft; avoid after dark per local reports."},{"name":"Pontanézen","level":"avoid","note":"Eastern neighbourhood cited for drug dealing and youth gang activity; exercise extreme caution."},{"name":"Kerourien","level":"caution","note":"Southern residential zone with occasional thefts; avoid isolated streets at night."},{"name":"Lambézellec","level":"safe","note":"Eastern suburb with parks and schools; generally safe but watch for petty theft near transit hubs."},{"name":"Kérichen","level":"caution","note":"Industrial-port fringe area; low violent crime but increased theft risk near docks after dark."}]}}