{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/france/nantes","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:16:54.675Z","place":{"city":"Nantes","country":"France","countryCode":"FR","lat":47.21725,"lon":-1.55336},"safety":{"score":80,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":86,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and local blogs describe Nantes as welcoming and safe during daylight, with visitors feeling comfortable walking in central districts, though some note heightened vigilance after dark near the station","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":79,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Crime is low to moderate, with pickpocketing common in crowded areas and mugging risk limited to specific neighborhoods. Recent protests and wildfire alerts nearby add minor risk layers, but overall visitor safety remains solid when standard precautions are taken.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging is uncommon but can occur in the Bouffay and southern Quartiers Nord after dark, especially when isolated"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing is frequent in crowded tram stops, the Passage Pommeraye, and around the train station, particularly during peak tourist hours"},"safeAreas":["Île de Nantes","Talensac","Saint-Félix"],"avoidAreas":["Hauts-Pavés","Pont de la Beaujoire"],"scams":["Overcharging or fake ticket scams at tourist attractions","Pickpocketing of wallets and phones in crowded tram stations and market areas","Fake charity collections and street performers distracting visitors to steal belongings"],"zones":[{"name":"Le Petit Port","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with high pickpocketing risk, especially after dark"},{"name":"Bouffay","level":"caution","note":"Busy nightlife area; petty theft spikes near bars and late hours"},{"name":"Hauts-Pavés","level":"avoid","note":"Residential zone with elevated gang activity and reported assaults"},{"name":"Île de Nantes","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled, modern district with low crime and good lighting"},{"name":"Talensac","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with strong community presence and low incidents"},{"name":"Dervallières","level":"caution","note":"Commercial zone; occasional drug-related activity reported"},{"name":"Saint-Félix","level":"safe","note":"Family-friendly streets, minimal reported disturbances"},{"name":"Pont de la Beaujoire","level":"avoid","note":"Isolated industrial perimeter; limited lighting and sparse foot traffic"}]}}