{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/greece/corfu","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:38:18.507Z","place":{"city":"Corfu","country":"Greece","countryCode":"GR","lat":39.62441,"lon":19.92016},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and review sites describe feeling safe walking during daylight and at night in the Old Town, with only minor concerns about petty theft in crowded spots","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"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":84,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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destinations for visitors.","summary":"Crime is low, violent incidents are rare, and official advisories rate Greece as Level 1 (exercise normal precautions). The island’s safety scores reflect minimal homicide, negligible terrorism risk, and solid infrastructure, though heat and wildfire alerts require seasonal vigilance.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare; isolated incidents have been reported only in remote rural areas after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in Corfu Town’s Spianada square, markets, and busy ferry terminals, especially during July‑August peak crowds"},"safeAreas":["Old Town (Corfu Town)","Kanoni","Rovinia"],"avoidAreas":["Kardamili (remote coastal zone with limited services and recent isolated thefts)","Agios Gordios (alcohol‑related incidents and quad‑rental accidents during peak evenings)"],"scams":["fake taxi meters and overcharging rides","unlicensed boat tours charging inflated fares","street vendors inflating prices for souvenirs near the Old Town"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town (Corfu Town)","level":"safe","note":"High police presence, well-lit streets, low violent crime; petty theft possible in crowds"},{"name":"Kanoni","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area, frequented by locals and tourists, minimal incidents reported"},{"name":"Gouvia","level":"caution","note":"Popular marinas and nightlife draw crowds; petty theft and scooter accidents increase after dark"},{"name":"Paleokastritsa","level":"caution","note":"Scenic beach draws many visitors; isolated coves see occasional pickpocketing and boat‑trip scams"},{"name":"Kardamili","level":"avoid","note":"Remote coastal zone with limited services; recent reports of isolated thefts and limited emergency access"},{"name":"Lefkimmi","level":"caution","note":"Quiet fishing village; summer heat and limited lighting raise concerns for night travel"},{"name":"Agios Gordios","level":"caution","note":"Beach resort area; alcohol‑related incidents and quad‑rental accidents reported during peak evenings"},{"name":"Rovinia","level":"safe","note":"Residential outskirts with low foot traffic; minimal crime but limited amenities for travelers"}]}}