{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/montenegro/budva","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:03:19.308Z","place":{"city":"Budva","country":"Montenegro","countryCode":"ME","lat":42.28721,"lon":18.83922},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":82,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and forum posts describe feeling safe during daylight, with only minor concerns about petty theft in crowded summer evenings.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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":83,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The city is generally safe, yet visitors must stay alert to pickpocketing and scams in busy zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent robbery is rare; most incidents involve opportunistic theft in crowded nightlife zones"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in Old Town, beach promenades, bus station and summer events, especially with open bags or back‑pocket wallets"},"safeAreas":["Old Town (Stari Grad)","Kamenari","Budva Marina and Port area","Lustica Peninsula (Lustica Bay)"],"avoidAreas":["Rijeka (nightlife district) after midnight","Slovenska Plaza during peak summer crowds"],"scams":["white‑paste distraction pickpocket in Old Town","overcharging by taxi drivers and fake price resets for cruise‑day tourists"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town (Stari Grad)","level":"safe","note":"well‑patrolled, low violent crime, but pickpocketing risk in crowded summer evenings"},{"name":"Mogren Beach area","level":"caution","note":"popular beach with lifeguards; watch for petty theft and overcharging on rentals"},{"name":"Slovenska Plaza (main beachfront)","level":"caution","note":"large crowds increase pickpocketing and scam activity; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Rijeka (nightlife district)","level":"caution","note":"vibrant nightlife; alcohol‑related incidents and occasional scams reported, avoid isolated bars late at night"},{"name":"Beachfront promenade (Rt Blažuj)","level":"caution","note":"busy tourist flow; common pickpocketing and overcharging on souvenirs"},{"name":"Kamenari (residential outskirts)","level":"safe","note":"quiet residential zone; low crime, but limited nightlife and fewer police patrols"},{"name":"Budva Marina and Port area","level":"safe","note":"well‑monitored by authorities; occasional scams on boat tours, verify prices beforehand"},{"name":"Lustica Peninsula (Lustica Bay)","level":"safe","note":"new upscale development; low crime, but limited public transport and occasional traffic congestion"}]}}