{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/germany/leipzig","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:28:43.542Z","place":{"city":"Leipzig","country":"Germany","countryCode":"DE","lat":51.33962,"lon":12.37129},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":1,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports and forum posts describe feeling safe walking in the centre during daylight and at night, with only minor concerns about petty theft in busy spots.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":84,"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":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_property_crime","label":"Property crime as a local problem","value":57.6,"display":"58 / 100","year":null,"score":45,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_drugs","label":"Drug dealing or use as a local problem","value":55.85,"display":"56 / 100","year":null,"score":47,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":72.1,"display":"72.1%","year":"2020","score":74,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"violence_victimization","label":"Physical assault (past year)","value":2.3,"display":"2.3%","year":"2020","score":88,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"sexual_violence","label":"Sexual violence (past year)","value":2.1,"display":"2.1%","year":"2020","score":76,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.2,"display":"0.20 / 100k","year":"2024","score":89,"source":"UN SDG Global 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the centre.","summary":"Leipzig scores 87/100 on the composite safety index, placing it in the top 6% of countries worldwide for safety. Violent crime, homicide, terrorism and corruption are all very low, and health‑environment hazards are minimal. The city’s crime index is 39/100, reflecting mostly non‑violent incidents such as petty theft, and 72% of locals feel safe walking alone after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; incidents are limited to isolated night‑time alleyways far from the city centre."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common on crowded trams, at the Hauptbahnhof and during large events such as the Leipzig Festival of Lights."},"safeAreas":["Altstadt (Old Town)","Plagwitz","Connewitz","Leipziger Südvorstadt","Lindenthal"],"avoidAreas":["Eilenau (avoid at night due to drug activity and gang presence)"],"scams":["Fake charity or petition petitions near major attractions","Overpriced street‑food or souvenir stalls targeting tourists","Taxi drivers offering unofficial rides at inflated fares"],"zones":[{"name":"Altstadt (Old Town)","level":"safe","note":"High police presence, well-lit, low violent crime; petty theft only"},{"name":"Plagwitz","level":"caution","note":"Vibrant nightlife area; pickpocketing rises after dark"},{"name":"Connewitz","level":"caution","note":"Student hub with active nightlife; stay alert late"},{"name":"Leipziger Südvorstadt","level":"safe","note":"Residential, quiet, low incidents; typical urban caution"},{"name":"Lindenthal","level":"safe","note":"Affluent, well-maintained, minimal reported issues"},{"name":"Gohlis","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use district; occasional petty theft near transport hubs"},{"name":"Mitte","level":"caution","note":"Central business district; pickpocketing common in crowds"},{"name":"Eilenau","level":"avoid","note":"High reports of drug activity and gang presence; avoid at night"}]}}