{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/greece/chania","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:40:23.185Z","place":{"city":"Chania","country":"Greece","countryCode":"GR","lat":35.51124,"lon":24.02921},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling safe walking during daylight, though some note occasional scams and heat‑related discomfort after dark","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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":85,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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visitors, with low violent crime and a relaxed atmosphere.","summary":"The composite safety index of 83/100 reflects strong performance in crime, health and everyday hazards, while governance scores are moderate; recent local reports confirm a generally secure environment but note occasional petty theft and wildfire risk.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; isolated incidents have been reported near the Old Town nightlife strip after midnight"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs in crowded spots such as the Old Venetian Harbour, bus stations and market areas; keep bags closed and front‑facing"},"safeAreas":["Nea Chania","Koum Kapi","Platanias","Souda"],"avoidAreas":["Old Town (after dark)","Agora (during peak market hours)"],"scams":["Fake guided tours and overpriced boat trips in the Old Venetian Harbour","Currency exchange scams at the airport and ferry terminals","Bogus charity collections targeting tourists near popular beaches"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town","level":"caution","note":"caution: pickpocketing and scams in crowded tourist areas, especially after dark"},{"name":"Nea Chania","level":"safe","note":"safe: residential area with low crime, well-lit streets, and frequent police patrols"},{"name":"Koum Kapi","level":"safe","note":"safe: quiet residential zone, minimal incidents reported, safe for nighttime walking"},{"name":"Agora","level":"caution","note":"caution: busy market area prone to petty theft and tourist scams, stay alert"},{"name":"Platanias","level":"safe","note":"safe: beachfront district with strong police presence and low crime, but watch heat exposure"},{"name":"Souda","level":"safe","note":"safe: port area with routine security checks, no recent alerts, safe for travelers"}]}}