{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/france/quimper","updatedAt":"2026-08-29T21:08:24.798Z","place":{"city":"Quimper","country":"France","countryCode":"FR","lat":47.99597,"lon":-4.09795},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe walking in Quimper during daylight hours, citing the town's calm atmosphere and low visible crime, though some note vigilance is needed in busy market zones.","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":79,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Pickpocketing occurs in crowded spots like the market and train station, while residential theft is higher in Kermoysan and Penhars. Visitors report feeling safe during the day but should guard belongings in summer crowds.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare and typically not directed at visitors; incidents, if any, occur late at night in poorly lit areas like Kermoysan."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in crowded areas such as the Saturday market, Place Saint-Corentin, and near Gare de Quimper, especially during tourist season."},"safeAreas":["Centre Ville","Locmaria","Quartier de l'Odet"],"avoidAreas":["Kermoysan (higher theft/vandalism, avoid at night)","Zone Industrielle de Kergestin (industrial zone, isolated after dark)"],"scams":["Fake petition or donation scams targeting tourists near the cathedral","Overpriced 'friendly' taxi offers from unofficial drivers near the train station"],"zones":[{"name":"Centre Ville (City Centre)","level":"safe","note":"Historic centre with cathedral and shops; low crime, well-patrolled, safe day and night."},{"name":"Locmaria","level":"safe","note":"Quartier south of the river; residential, quiet, popular with visitors, minimal petty crime."},{"name":"Ergué-Armel","level":"caution","note":"Residential district east of centre; generally safe but occasional petty theft reported near commercial zones."},{"name":"Kermoysan","level":"avoid","note":"Northern district; higher incidence of theft and vandalism per local sources; avoid at night."},{"name":"Gare (Train Station Area)","level":"caution","note":"Transport hub; pickpocketing risk moderate, especially on buses and during arrivals/departures."},{"name":"Penhars","level":"caution","note":"Western neighbourhood; mixed residential/commercial; watch for opportunistic theft in crowded areas."},{"name":"Quartier de l'Odet (Riverbanks)","level":"safe","note":"Scenic area along Odet River; popular for walks, low crime, well-lit in evenings."},{"name":"Zone Industrielle de Kergestin","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone northeast; minimal visitor appeal, higher risk of vandalism and isolated incidents after dark."}]}}