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Is Perugia safe? 🇮🇹
Italy · Safety report last updated
As of October 2026, Perugia scores 84/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Perugia is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and a generally positive perception of safety. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
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Perugia 🇮🇹
Italy · Assessed 13 October 2026
84
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime79/100GoodCrime index 36.2 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment82/100GoodMostly positive
Advisories75Good
Stability77Good
Health88Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for Italy: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-09-29T04:08:45.526643-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
72 / 100 (Mostly positive)
72
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
120k residents
85
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
0.6 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Italy0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
98
Robbery / mugging
LowWorry about mugging or robbery is low, with violent crime not a major local problem.
Pickpocketing
ModerateWhile not a severe risk, pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in busy tourist spots and public transport.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
82/100
Reported feel72Mostly positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Most visitors report feeling safe in Perugia, with a notable difference in comfort levels between daytime and nighttime.
Perugia is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and a generally positive perception of safety.
Perugia presents a low risk for visitors, with official advisories recommending caution rather than avoidance. While petty crime is a minor concern, the city's crime rates are significantly lower than global averages, and residents generally feel safe, especially during daylight hours.
Recent developments
- Nov 2025Italian prosecutors reportedly searched for a 'mystery woman' in connection with the Meredith Kercher murder case.— The Independent
- Jul 2025The man convicted of Meredith Kercher’s murder was facing trial for sexual assault.— CNN
- Feb 2023University students from the University of South Alabama participated in a study abroad program in Italy, including Perugia.— University of South Alabama
Common scams
- Distraction thefts in crowded tourist areas
- Overcharging by taxi drivers
Full briefing
Perugia offers a safe environment for travelers, with official advisories from Canada suggesting a high degree of caution, a level that reflects general travel advice for Italy rather than specific threats in Perugia. The city's crime rates are notably low, with a homicide rate of 0.6 per 100,000, aligning with countries like Switzerland.
While violent crime is not a significant concern, with residents reporting low worry about mugging or robbery, travelers should remain aware of their surroundings. Property crime, such as pickpocketing and bag-snatching, is a moderate risk, particularly in crowded tourist areas and on public transport. Numbeo data indicates that while 79% of people feel safe walking alone in daylight, this drops to 54% at night, suggesting a need for increased vigilance after dark.
Recent news from the dossier primarily revolves around past legal cases, such as the Meredith Kercher murder, which do not indicate current safety concerns for visitors. The city's air quality is good, and there are no immediate natural hazard alerts for the region. Travelers should, however, be mindful of global health notices for polio, dengue, and measles, as advised by the CDC.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 7 Perugia districts for visitors: 5 safer, 2 needing caution. See them plotted on the Perugia safety map.
San MarcocautionLarger, more mixed area; exercise standard urban precautions, especially after dark.
FontanellecautionCan be less tourist-oriented; be aware of surroundings, especially at night.
Centro Storico (Historic Center)saferGenerally very safe, popular with tourists and locals alike.
Borgo BellosaferA well-established residential area with good safety.
Porta PincianasaferA quiet and safe residential neighborhood.
MontelucesaferA developing area that is generally safe.
Rione Porta EburneasaferA historic and generally safe district.
07 · After Dark
Is Perugia safe at night?
76% of people in Italy say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Worry about mugging or robbery is low, with violent crime not a major local problem.
After dark, be most careful around San Marco, Fontanelle. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Perugia safety FAQ (2026)
Is Perugia safe right now (2026)?
Perugia is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and a generally positive perception of safety. Perugia presents a low risk for visitors, with official advisories recommending caution rather than avoidance. While petty crime is a minor concern, the city's crime rates are significantly lower than global averages, and residents generally feel safe, especially during daylight hours. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Perugia safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Perugia report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Perugia should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Perugia (2026)?
- Distraction thefts in crowded tourist areas
- Overcharging by taxi drivers
How does Perugia compare with other places in Italy (2026)?
Perugia ranks #9 of 9 Italy destinations we've assessed, scoring 84/100. See the Italy safety overview for the full list.
How is this perugia safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 14+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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