{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/greece/rhodes","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:38:06.001Z","place":{"city":"Rhodes","country":"Greece","countryCode":"GR","lat":36.43556,"lon":28.22199},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":82,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling generally secure, with only minor concerns about petty theft and heat; overall sentiment remains upbeat.","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":80,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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low‑level petty‑theft and heat‑related risks to manage.","summary":"The multi‑database profile rates Rhodes as very safe (composite 82/100, safer than 89% of countries). Violent crime is rare; the main concerns are summer wildfires, extreme heat and occasional petty theft in crowded tourist zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare; isolated incidents have been reported only in isolated nightlife spots after midnight"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded tourist hubs such as Rhodes Town Old Harbour and Lindos beach promenade, especially during peak summer afternoons"},"safeAreas":["Lindos","Faliraki","Kallithea","Afandou","Embonas","Kamiros"],"avoidAreas":["Psaropoula (known for nightlife‑related petty crime)","Old Town alleys after midnight (higher pickpocket risk)"],"scams":["Overpriced or fake souvenirs sold by street vendors","Taxi drivers charging inflated fares or refusing to use the meter","Fake guided tours or “free” excursions that pressure you into paid upgrades"],"zones":[{"name":"Rhodes Town","level":"caution","note":"busy tourist hub with petty theft and occasional nightlife disturbances; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Lindos","level":"safe","note":"quiet village with low crime and strong police presence; safe day and night"},{"name":"Faliraki","level":"caution","note":"nightlife hotspot with high alcohol‑related incidents; avoid late‑night crowds"},{"name":"Kallithea","level":"safe","note":"well‑patrolled beach area with good emergency services; safe for visitors"},{"name":"Afandou","level":"safe","note":"residential district with minimal reported incidents; safe for travelers"},{"name":"Embonas","level":"safe","note":"rural wine‑touring area with low crime and good local security; safe"},{"name":"Ixia","level":"caution","note":"tourist strip with occasional pickpocketing and traffic hazards; stay vigilant"},{"name":"Kamiros","level":"safe","note":"archaeological site and surrounding area with low crime; safe for visitors"}]}}