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Is Verona safe? 🇮🇹
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As of October 2026, Verona scores 84/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Yes. Verona is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and good general safety perceptions. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
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Verona 🇮🇹
Italy · Assessed 13 October 2026
84
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime80/100GoodCrime index 35.3 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment83/100GoodGenerally 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
75 / 100 (Generally positive)
75
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
258k residents
81
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
0.6 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Italy0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
98
Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime, including mugging and armed robbery, is uncommon in Verona.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching are the primary concerns, particularly in busy tourist spots like Piazza Bra and near the Arena.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
Drought
Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, · ~423 km away
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Generally positive
83/100
Reported feel75Generally positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Most visitors report feeling safe in Verona, with a significant majority feeling secure walking alone during daylight hours. A notable percentage also feel safe walking alone at night.
Yes. Verona is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and good general safety perceptions.
Verona presents a low risk for visitors, with official advisories recommending a high degree of caution for Italy as a whole. While petty crime is a concern, violent crime is rare, and residents generally feel safe walking around the city.
Recent developments
- Apr 2026A restaurant in Verona was targeted by a late-night theft.— KARK
- Feb 2026Hundreds protested in Verona ahead of the Winter Olympics closing ceremony.— Global Banking & Finance Review
- Oct 2025Three police officers died near Verona while attempting to serve an eviction notice that resulted in a house explosion.— CBS News
Common scams
- Distraction thefts, often by teams posing as street vendors or tourists, targeting belongings in crowded areas.
Full briefing
Verona offers a safe environment for travelers, with official data indicating low levels of violent crime. While the Italian government advisories recommend a high degree of caution for the country, this is a general measure. In Verona itself, residents report feeling safe walking alone during the day, and a majority feel secure at night.
The primary safety concern for visitors is petty crime, particularly pickpocketing and bag-snatching. These incidents are most likely to occur in crowded tourist areas such as Piazza Bra and around the Roman Arena. Be vigilant and keep your belongings secure.
While violent crime is rare, a late-night theft at a Verona restaurant was reported in April 2026. In February 2026, protests related to the Winter Olympics closing ceremony took place in the city. A more serious incident occurred in October 2025, when a house explosion near Verona resulted in the deaths of three police officers. These events, however, do not indicate a widespread threat to tourists.
To ensure a safe trip, exercise common sense precautions. Keep valuables out of sight, be aware of your surroundings, especially in busy areas, and use official transportation. The city's overall safety profile is strong, making it a secure destination for exploration.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 6 Verona districts for visitors: 4 safer, 2 needing caution. See them plotted on the Verona safety map.
VeronettacautionCan have issues with petty crime and drug activity, especially after dark.
Porta NuovacautionBusy transport hub, be aware of pickpockets.
Centro Storico (Historic Center)saferGenerally very safe with high tourist presence.
San ZenosaferA residential area, generally safe with a local feel.
Borgo TrentosaferAffluent residential area, considered very safe.
StadiosaferPrimarily a sports and residential area, generally safe.
07 · After Dark
Is Verona safe at night?
76% of people in Italy say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Violent crime, including mugging and armed robbery, is uncommon in Verona.
After dark, be most careful around Veronetta, Porta Nuova. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Verona safety FAQ (2026)
Is Verona safe right now (2026)?
Yes. Verona is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and good general safety perceptions. Verona presents a low risk for visitors, with official advisories recommending a high degree of caution for Italy as a whole. While petty crime is a concern, violent crime is rare, and residents generally feel safe walking around the city. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Verona safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Verona 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 Verona should tourists avoid?
Veronetta (after dark). See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in Verona (2026)?
- Distraction thefts, often by teams posing as street vendors or tourists, targeting belongings in crowded areas.
How does Verona compare with other places in Italy (2026)?
Verona ranks #9 of 9 Italy destinations we've assessed, scoring 84/100. See the Italy safety overview for the full list.
How is this verona 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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