{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/italy/venice","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:29:18.433Z","place":{"city":"Venice","country":"Italy","countryCode":"IT","lat":45.43713,"lon":12.33265},"safety":{"score":82,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":89,"confidence":0.95,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":71,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers report feeling generally safe during daylight hours, though many note heightened vigilance against pickpockets in crowded spots.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":87,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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pickpocketing is a moderate risk in crowded areas.","summary":"Venice scores high on safety metrics (crime index 29.5, homicide rate 0.6 per 100k) and is safer than 91% of countries, yet recent reports highlight frequent petty theft targeting tourists in the historic centre.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur late at night in less‑touristy neighborhoods such as Cannaregio; avoid isolated alleys after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in the San Marco, Rialto and train stations; keep valuables secured and be alert to distraction techniques"},"safeAreas":["Giudecca","Lido"],"avoidAreas":["San Marco","Cannaregio","Dorsoduro","Castello","Santa Croce","San Polo"],"scams":["Fake police or security officers demanding to see IDs or wallets","Overpriced or counterfeit souvenirs sold by unlicensed vendors","‘Closed attraction’ scams where touts claim sites are shut and redirect tourists to paid alternatives"],"zones":[{"name":"San Marco","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with high petty theft risk, especially after dark"},{"name":"Cannaregio","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with occasional pickpocketing near markets"},{"name":"Dorsoduro","level":"caution","note":"University district with lively nightlife; stay alert after hours"},{"name":"Castello","level":"caution","note":"Quiet historic zone but occasional bag snatching near ferry stops"},{"name":"Giudecca","level":"safe","note":"Residential island with low foot traffic and minimal petty crime"},{"name":"Lido","level":"safe","note":"Beach area with calm streets; isolated incidents of theft reported"},{"name":"Santa Croce","level":"caution","note":"Tourist passageways prone to pickpocketing during peak hours"},{"name":"San Polo","level":"caution","note":"Market area with crowded stalls; heightened scam activity"}]}}