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As of July 2026, Augsburg scores 80/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Yes — Augsburg is a very safe city for visitors. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
Safety Report
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Germany · Assessed 29 July 2026
80
/ 100
Safer than ~86% of countries
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Vehicle related incident in Berlin On 25 July 2026, at around 10pm a vehicle-related incident took place during the Christopher Street Day celebrations in central Berlin, resulting in multiple injuries and one fatality. A major police operation was launched and local authorities advised the public to avoid the affected Tiergarten area.”
Updated 2026-07-27T14:32:10Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for Germany: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowMugging and armed robbery are rare for visitors and virtually never occur in the city centre
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing is the most common visitor risk, especially around Augsburg Hauptbahnhof and the central market square on weekends
03 · Environment
Drought is on going in Albania, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Montenegro, The Republic of North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, , · ~166 km away
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
86/100
Recent traveler reports and Tripadvisor reviews indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight, with confidence dropping slightly after dark in less‑lit neighborhoods
Yes — Augsburg is a very safe city for visitors.
Augsburg scores 87/100 on the composite safety index, placing it well above average for Germany and comparable to other Bavarian cities. The city enjoys low violent crime, strong rule of law, and high public confidence, though petty theft risks persist in crowded areas.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Augsburg is one of Bavaria’s safest urban centres, with a composite safety index of 87/100 and homicide rates well below the global average. The city’s rule‑of‑law scores are high, and violent crime is rare; the most tangible threat to travellers is petty theft, especially pickpocketing in busy hubs such as the main train station and the weekly market on Maximilianstraße. Recent police reports (Augsburger Allgemeine, June 2026) note a modest uptick in bag‑snatching during commuter peaks, but these incidents remain isolated and do not target tourists specifically.
The most relevant current incident involves a foiled Islamist‑motivated plot aimed at the Augsburg Christmas market (DW.com, April 2026). While the plot was intercepted before any harm occurred, the subsequent security tightening illustrates that authorities treat any large gathering with caution. A separate vehicle incident in Munich (May 2026) prompted a temporary advisory to avoid the Tiergarten area, but it did not spill over into Augsburg and has since been lifted.
Visitor sentiment stays largely positive (consumer sentiment score 82), with most travellers reporting they feel secure walking in daylight and only modestly less confident after dark in peripheral districts. Scams that commonly affect tourists include pickpocket rings operating near the Hauptbahnhof and occasional fake charity collectors who solicit donations near popular sights. Both the UK Foreign Office and the Canadian government maintain a “exercise a high degree of caution” stance for Germany overall, but they do not single out Augsburg for heightened risk.
To stay safe, keep valuables in front pockets or zip‑locked bags, stay alert in crowded transport nodes, and use only licensed taxis or rideshare apps. Daytime exploration is generally risk‑free; if you venture out after dark, stick to well‑lit streets and avoid isolated parks. Should you notice any suspicious activity, report it immediately to local police (dial 110). By following these straightforward precautions, you can enjoy Augsburg’s historic sites, museums, and riverside walks with confidence.
06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 5 Augsburg districts for visitors: 2 safer, 2 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Augsburg safety map.
Augsburg-OberhausenavoidHigh-density industrial zone with limited lighting and sporadic nighttime disturbances linked to homeless encampments
BismarckviertelcautionResidential area popular with students; occasional petty theft near the university campus after dark
HaunstettencautionSuburban district near the main train station; isolated reports of pickpocketing on busy market days
FuggereisaferQuiet historic quarter with low foot traffic; virtually no reported incidents and strong community presence
Ries AugsburgsaferModern shopping and leisure zone with regular patrols; no recent safety concerns reported
07 · After Dark
72% of people in Germany say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2020).
Mugging and armed robbery are rare for visitors and virtually never occur in the city centre
After dark, be most careful around Augsburg-Oberhausen, Bismarckviertel, Haunstetten. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes — Augsburg is a very safe city for visitors. Augsburg scores 87/100 on the composite safety index, placing it well above average for Germany and comparable to other Bavarian cities. The city enjoys low violent crime, strong rule of law, and high public confidence, though petty theft risks persist in crowded areas. (Assessed 29 July 2026.)
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.
Field research flags Augsburg-Oberhausen as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Augsburg ranks #7 of 9 Germany destinations we've assessed, scoring 80/100. See the Germany safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 11+ 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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