{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/italy/bolzano","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T21:11:45.288Z","place":{"city":"Bolzano","country":"Italy","countryCode":"IT","lat":46.49067,"lon":11.33982},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.95,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent 2026 analysis and traveler reports consistently describe Bolzano as one of Italy's safest and highest-quality-of-life cities. Visitors generally report feeling secure, with standard urban precautions sufficient.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":81,"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 Sentiment","score":85,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":85,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Fri, 23 May 2025","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/italy-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-07-14T09:26:30Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution","updated":"2026-07-13T14:53:10.4800879-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/italy"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.568072449338316,"display":"0.6 / 100k","year":"2023","score":98,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":0.4,"display":"0.4%","year":"2019","score":100,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0,"display":"0 recorded","year":"2021","score":100,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":5.3,"display":"5.3 / 100k","year":"2019","score":83,"source":"UN SDG (via Our World in Data)"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no 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(crowdsourced)","value":47.4,"display":"47.4 / 100","year":null,"score":57,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":76,"display":"76.0%","year":"2023","score":79,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"violence_victimization","label":"Physical assault (past year)","value":1.1,"display":"1.1%","year":"2023","score":94,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.1,"display":"0.10 / 100k","year":"2024","score":91,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":0.5,"display":"0.5%","year":"2023","score":100,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":47,"display":"US AQI 47 · Good","year":null,"score":90,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":38,"display":"July: highs ~38°C · extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":2,"display":"2 active alerts · Drought (green)","year":null,"score":86,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":72,"source":"US State Dept · Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Albania, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Montenegro, The Republic of North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ,","distanceKm":204},{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Italy","distanceKm":385}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Bolzano is safe for visitors, ranking among Italy's safest cities, though petty theft in crowded areas and government-issued terrorism advisories require standard urban awareness.","summary":"Bolzano ranks among Italy's safest cities with a homicide rate of 0.6 per 100,000 and strong institutional stability. Petty theft in tourist areas is the main concern, though rates are lower than larger Italian cities. Extreme July heat (highs ~38°C) and wildfire risk are current natural hazards; official advisories note Europe-wide terrorism considerations.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are not documented as significant risks; violent crime is rare (0.6/100k homicide rate)."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag snatching occur in crowded tourist hotspots (train stations, busy piazzas, public transport); Bolzano's rate is lower than major Italian cities."},"safeAreas":["Centro Storico","San Leonardo","Gries/Carezza","Dolomites & surrounding hiking areas"],"avoidAreas":["Railway Station area after sunset (drug activity, pickpockets, transient encampments)","Piazza dell'Erba after midnight on weekends (drunk disturbances, pub fights)"],"scams":["Pickpocketing and bag snatching in crowded areas (train stations, piazzas, tourist sites) — thieves use distraction tactics like spilling drinks or lengthy conversations","Imitation luxury goods sold by street vendors — purchasing carries heavy fines under Italian law","Taxi overcharging — use official meters or pre-book rides"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Storico (Historic City Center)","level":"safe","note":"Main tourist district with arcades, museums, and restaurants; well-lit and monitored; busy during day and evening"},{"name":"Piazza dell'Erba & Bar District","level":"caution","note":"Pub and nightlife hub; safe daytime; avoid late Friday/Saturday when drunk crowds and pub fights occur"},{"name":"Stazione/Railway Station Area","level":"avoid","note":"Avoid after dark; drug dealers, homeless encampments in Station Park, Via Garibaldi; active pickpockets near transit"},{"name":"San Leonardo","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential north of center; safe for exploring neighborhoods and local cafés"},{"name":"South Bolzano (Bolzano Sud)","level":"caution","note":"Youth groups and minor disturbances, especially after dark weekends; daytime is fine"},{"name":"Gries/Carezza","level":"safe","note":"Mixed residential and commercial; generally secure; authentic local atmosphere"},{"name":"Dolomites & Cable Car Access","level":"safe","note":"Excellent outdoor recreation; well-maintained trails and facilities; popular with tourists"}]}}