{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/germany/monchengladbach","updatedAt":"2026-11-09T19:47:30.601Z","place":{"city":"Mönchengladbach","country":"Germany","countryCode":"DE","lat":51.18539,"lon":6.44172},"safety":{"score":87,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":88,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers and residents generally report feeling safe during the day, with a good sense of security.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"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":82,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers report feeling safe during the day, but should remain aware of petty crime in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and mugging are rare in Mönchengladbach."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing can occur in busy areas, particularly around transport hubs and markets."},"safeAreas":["Rheydt","Neuwerk","Odenkirchen","Wickrath"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake train inspectors","Pickpocketing by well-dressed individuals posing as tourists or businesspeople"],"zones":[{"name":"Mönchengladbach Hauptbahnhof (Central Station Area)","level":"caution","note":"Areas around major transport hubs can experience higher petty crime and transient populations."},{"name":"Rheydt","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safe residential area with good local amenities."},{"name":"Neuwerk","level":"safe","note":"A quiet, predominantly residential district with a low crime rate."},{"name":"Odenkirchen","level":"safe","note":"A well-established district with a peaceful atmosphere."},{"name":"Wickrath","level":"safe","note":"Known for its parkland and generally safe environment."},{"name":"Zentrum (City Center)","level":"caution","note":"While generally safe, be aware of pickpockets in crowded shopping and entertainment areas."}]}}