{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/france/rennes","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:18:00.987Z","place":{"city":"Rennes","country":"France","countryCode":"FR","lat":48.11109,"lon":-1.67431},"safety":{"score":81,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":87,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":71,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight hours, though some note occasional discomfort in busy nightlife zones","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"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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Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"red","title":"forest fire notification in France","distanceKm":366},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in France","distanceKm":415}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Rennes is generally safe for visitors, but exercise a high degree of caution due to terrorism alerts and petty crime.","summary":"Rennes scores high on formal safety metrics (homicide rate 1.3 per 100k, terrorism deaths 0.04 per million) and is rated safer than 91% of countries, yet recent protests and a wildfire alert raise situational awareness; overall risk remains moderate for tourists who follow basic precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated nightlife zones near the station after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is frequent in crowded metro stations, tourist attractions and market areas"},"safeAreas":["Centre-Ville","Saint-Hélier","Hermine","Gare"],"avoidAreas":["Rennes-Nord","La Cité"],"scams":["Pickpocketing in crowded metros, buses and tourist hotspots","Fake petition scams targeting tourists in city centres","Overpriced street vendor goods and unauthorized tour guides"],"zones":[{"name":"Centre-Ville","level":"safe","note":"High foot traffic, police patrols, low violent crime; petty theft possible in crowded spots"},{"name":"Saint-Hélier","level":"safe","note":"Residential, well‑lit, strong community presence; standard pickpocket vigilance advised"},{"name":"Hermine","level":"caution","note":"Student‑dense area with vibrant nightlife; stay alert after dark and watch belongings"},{"name":"Gare","level":"caution","note":"Busy transport hub; higher petty‑theft risk, avoid isolated platforms late at night"},{"name":"Rennes-Nord","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with limited services and higher reported break‑ins; not recommended for visitors"},{"name":"La Cité","level":"avoid","note":"Known for elevated anti‑government protest activity and occasional clashes; stay clear of demonstrations"}]}}