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As of October 2026, Bonn scores 85/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Bonn is very safe for visitors with low violent crime and rare mugging. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams. The U.S. State Department rates it Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution).
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Germany · Assessed 20 October 2026
85
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Exercise Increased Caution
“Exercise increased cautionin Germany due to terrorism. Terrorist groups and lone actors remain a constant threat in Germany and Europe, attacking people in public locations with knives, small arms, rudimentary explosive devices, and vehicles.”
Updated Tue, 13 May 2025
Full advisory →No advisory against travel
“Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.”
Updated 2026-10-07T11:56:20Z
Full advisory →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
Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowMugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists and virtually never occur in central Bonn
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing is most common around Bonn Hbf, tram stops, and large events such as Beethovenfest crowds
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
84/100
Recent traveler reports describe Bonn as calm and welcoming, with visitors feeling safe walking alone in daylight and at night in most areas.
Yes. Bonn is very safe for visitors with low violent crime and rare mugging.
Bonn scores 86/100 on safety indexes, reflecting low homicide rates and strong institutions. Pickpocketing is moderate around transit hubs and events, while scams target tourists in crowded areas. Visitor sentiment is generally positive due to calm streets and visible policing.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Bonn remains one of Germany's safest cities for visitors, with violent crime infrequent and mugging rare in central areas. The city's safety is supported by low homicide rates, effective policing, and strong institutional scores, though pickpocketing poses a moderate risk around Bonn Hauptbahnhof, tram stops, and during crowded events like the Beethovenfest. Recent traveler reports consistently describe Bonn as calm and welcoming, contributing to a mostly positive sense of security among visitors.
Current incidents from the dossier include a January 2026 report of a third bank robbery in North Rhine-Westphalia within days, reflecting sporadic armed robbery attempts in the broader region, and a large Kurdish diaspora demonstration in Bonn the same month, where approximately 15,000 people gathered to protest the situation in northeastern Syria. While protests are typically peaceful, they can lead to temporary disruptions and increased police presence in affected areas.
To stay safe, visitors should use RFID-blocking wallets and keep bags securely zipped in crowds, verify that ticket inspectors show official identification before paying any fines, and remain alert at Bonn Hbf and tram stops during peak hours. Avoiding distractions and securing valuables in busy public transport and tourist zones significantly reduces the risk of petty theft. Scams such as fake train inspectors, overpriced restaurants near attractions, and credit card fraud at ATMs are known to target tourists, so vigilance in these situations is advised.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 8 Bonn districts for visitors: 4 safer, 3 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Bonn safety map.
AuerbergavoidEastern area with repeated reports of drug-related activity and graffiti; avoid at night, remain alert by day.
BeuelcautionLively district across the Rhine; pickpocketing reported near tram stops and Beuel Bahnhof after dark.
TannenbuschcautionNorthern residential zone; higher property crime per local forums; avoid poorly lit streets at night.
DransdorfcautionWestern suburb; occasional vandalism and theft noted in resident reports; exercise caution after dark.
Altstadt (Old Town)saferHistoric centre with low crime; pickpocketing possible in crowds during daytime events.
Bad GodesbergsaferAffluent residential area along the Rhine; very low violent crime; remain alert after dark in isolated parks.
PoppelsdorfsaferUniversity district with student population; safe day and night; watch for bicycle theft near campuses.
KessenichsaferSouthern riverside neighbourhood; low crime; popular with families and joggers along Rhine paths.
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 tourists and virtually never occur in central Bonn
After dark, be most careful around Auerberg, Beuel, Tannenbusch, Dransdorf. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Bonn is very safe for visitors with low violent crime and rare mugging. Bonn scores 86/100 on safety indexes, reflecting low homicide rates and strong institutions. Pickpocketing is moderate around transit hubs and events, while scams target tourists in crowded areas. Visitor sentiment is generally positive due to calm streets and visible policing. (Assessed 20 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Bonn 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 Auerberg as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Bonn ranks #9 of 9 Germany destinations we've assessed, scoring 85/100. See the Germany safety overview for the full list.
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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