{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/germany/dusseldorf","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:28:01.246Z","place":{"city":"Düsseldorf","country":"Germany","countryCode":"DE","lat":51.22319,"lon":6.77927},"safety":{"score":86,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":93,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":86,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and review sites indicate visitors generally feel safe walking alone during daylight, though many note heightened vigilance needed after dark in busy districts.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":81,"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":83,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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winds","year":null,"score":32,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":72,"source":"US State Dept · Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global 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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Düsseldorf is one of Germany's safest cities for visitors, with low violent crime and a strong rule of law.","summary":"Düsseldorf scores 87/100 on the composite safety index, placing it well above the global average for personal safety. The city enjoys low homicide, terrorism and road‑traffic death rates, excellent health infrastructure and stable governance, while crowdsourced crime perception remains modest.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed or violent robbery targeting tourists is extremely rare; most incidents involve opportunistic street theft in isolated night‑time settings."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded areas such as Altstadt, Hauptbahnhof and the Rhine promenade, especially after dark and during festivals."},"safeAreas":["Schönlein","Benrath"],"avoidAreas":["Hassel (high street crime and gang activity)","Lohausen (industrial zones less monitored after dark)"],"scams":["Airport taxi overcharging and fake \"longest bar\" bar bills","Pickpocket distraction schemes in Altstadt and around Hauptbahnhof","Fake police or customs officers demanding cash for fabricated fines"],"zones":[{"name":"Altstadt","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and nightlife; pickpocketing common after dark"},{"name":"Königsallee","level":"caution","note":"Busy shopping district; petty theft risk, stay alert in crowds"},{"name":"Düsseldorf Central Station (Hauptbahnhof)","level":"caution","note":"Major transit hub; frequent pickpocket activity, especially during rush hour"},{"name":"Schönlein","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low crime and good lighting"},{"name":"Benrath","level":"safe","note":"Suburban district, well‑policed, minimal incidents reported"},{"name":"Lohausen","level":"caution","note":"Industrial zones near the river can be less monitored at night"},{"name":"Hassel","level":"avoid","note":"Known for higher rates of street crime and gang‑related activity"}]}}