{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/greece/chalcis","updatedAt":"2026-09-21T08:53:16.346Z","place":{"city":"Chalcis","country":"Greece","countryCode":"GR","lat":38.46354,"lon":23.60284},"safety":{"score":81,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":87,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":81,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"Travel guides and official advisories indicate that Greece, including Chalcis, is safe for normal tourism, with most visitors reporting positive experiences.","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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should exercise normal precautions, particularly regarding petty theft in crowded areas and road safety. The city benefits from official advisories that recommend standard safety measures.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and robbery rates are low in Chalcis."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Petty theft, such as pickpocketing, is a risk in crowded tourist areas and public transport."},"safeAreas":["Chalcis City Center","Evripos Bridge Area","Karababa Castle Area","Chalcis Waterfront Promenade"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Clip joint routine (being lured to overpriced bars)"],"zones":[{"name":"Chalcis City Center","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with normal precautions, similar to other Greek cities."},{"name":"Evripos Bridge Area","level":"safe","note":"A popular and safe area for sightseeing and enjoying the waterfront."},{"name":"Karababa Castle Area","level":"safe","note":"Historical site, generally safe for daytime visits."},{"name":"Chalcis Waterfront Promenade","level":"safe","note":"Relaxed and safe for walking, especially during the day and early evening."},{"name":"Chalcis Port Area","level":"caution","note":"Can be busy with transport; exercise standard precautions against petty theft."}]}}