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Is Augsburg safe? 🇩🇪
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As of October 2026, Augsburg scores 89/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Augsburg is a very safe city for travelers. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.
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Augsburg 🇩🇪
Germany · Assessed 13 October 2026
89
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime85/100GoodCrime index 30.4 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment89/100GoodMostly positive
Advisories75Good
Stability81Good
Health92Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for Germany: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-10-09T09:29:12.3169865-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Low risk
96
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
80 / 100 (Mostly positive)
80
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
259k residents
81
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
0.9 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Germany0.9World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
95
Robbery / mugging
LowWorry about mugging or robbery is low, and violent crime is not seen as a major local problem.
Pickpocketing
LowProperty crime is considered a moderate local problem, so vigilance against pickpocketing is advised in busy areas.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
Drought
Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, · ~210 km away
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
89/100
Reported feel80Mostly positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk96Low risk
Most visitors feel safe walking alone in daylight, and a significant majority feel safe walking alone after dark.
Augsburg is a very safe city for travelers.
Augsburg ranks highly for safety, with low crime rates and strong rule of law. While official advisories suggest exercising caution due to general European travel risks, local sentiment indicates a high degree of safety for visitors, even at night.
Recent developments
- Sep 2026A hand grenade exploded at Augsburg train station, injuring two people.— Around Prague
- Sep 2026Police are investigating suspected power station attacks in Germany.— DW.com
- Jan 2026A fan protest interrupted a Bundesliga game at Augsburg.— AP News
- Oct 2016A tourist was arrested for a lewd act in Newport Beach.— Orange County Register
Common scams
- Distracted pedestrian scams (though not specific to Augsburg, be aware of this general European tactic).
Full briefing
Augsburg presents a very safe environment for travelers, with a low homicide rate and strong institutional indicators. While the German government's official advisories and those from Canada suggest exercising a high degree of caution, this is often a general precaution for travel within Europe. Local sentiment data indicates that most visitors feel safe walking alone, both during the day and at night.
Recent incidents, such as a grenade explosion at the Augsburg train station in September 2026 injuring two people, highlight that isolated security events can occur. However, these appear to be isolated and do not reflect a pervasive threat to general visitor safety. Property crime is a moderate concern, so usual precautions against pickpocketing in crowded areas are advisable.
Travelers should be aware of the moderate air quality and general health notices for polio, dengue, and measles. The city's infrastructure, including hospital beds, is well-developed, and extreme weather is not a concern in October. The Fuggerei, the world's oldest social housing complex, is a notable historical site, and while a 2016 news item mentioned a tourist arrest for a lewd act in Newport Beach, this is not relevant to current safety in Augsburg.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 6 Augsburg districts for visitors: 4 safer, 2 needing caution. See them plotted on the Augsburg safety map.
Bahnhofsviertel (Station Quarter)cautionCan have transient activity; be aware of surroundings, especially at night.
HochfeldcautionMixed residential and commercial; exercise normal city precautions.
Altstadt (Old Town)saferHistoric and generally safe, even after dark.
LechviertelsaferCharming canals and historic buildings, considered safe.
OberhausensaferResidential area with low crime rates.
BärenkellersaferPrimarily residential, generally safe.
07 · After Dark
Is Augsburg safe at night?
72% of people in Germany say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2020).
Worry about mugging or robbery is low, and violent crime is not seen as a major local problem.
After dark, be most careful around Bahnhofsviertel (Station Quarter), Hochfeld. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Augsburg safety FAQ (2026)
Is Augsburg safe right now (2026)?
Augsburg is a very safe city for travelers. Augsburg ranks highly for safety, with low crime rates and strong rule of law. While official advisories suggest exercising caution due to general European travel risks, local sentiment indicates a high degree of safety for visitors, even at night. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Augsburg safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Augsburg report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Augsburg should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Augsburg (2026)?
- Distracted pedestrian scams (though not specific to Augsburg, be aware of this general European tactic).
How does Augsburg compare with other places in Germany (2026)?
Augsburg ranks #1 of 9 Germany destinations we've assessed, scoring 89/100. See the Germany safety overview for the full list.
How is this augsburg safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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