{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/netherlands/breda","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T22:32:28.792Z","place":{"city":"Breda","country":"Netherlands","countryCode":"NL","lat":51.58656,"lon":4.77596},"safety":{"score":88,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":89,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor reports describe Breda as welcoming and safe during the day, with unease mainly noted around the central station at night due to occasional rowdiness.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":82,"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 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Breda remains one of the safer cities in the Netherlands for visitors, with low violent crime and minimal terrorism risk.","summary":"Official data shows Breda benefits from low homicide rates, strong governance, and minimal terrorism incidents, though petty theft occurs in crowded areas. Recent reports indicate isolated violence linked to nightlife and drug-related activity, but these do not constitute a widespread threat to tourists. Visitors should exercise standard precautions in nightlife zones and near transport hubs.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Muggings and armed robbery are rare and typically linked to late-night altercations in nightlife districts, not targeting visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs in crowded zones such as Grote Markt, Breda station, and on buses/trams, especially during events or market days."},"safeAreas":["Breda Centrum","Ginneken","Zandberg"],"avoidAreas":["Heuvel (due to drug-related activity and disturbances)","Ruitersbosch (due to vandalism, theft, and poor lighting)"],"scams":["Fake police officers demanding fines or passport checks","Taxi overcharging, especially from Breda station","Fake hotel or accommodation listings online"],"zones":[{"name":"Breda Centrum","level":"safe","note":"Historic centre with Grote Markt and city hall; very low violent crime, occasional petty theft in crowds."},{"name":"Ginneken","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential area south of centre; low crime, popular with families and students."},{"name":"Zandberg","level":"safe","note":"Quiet neighbourhood west of centre; minimal reported incidents, good for evening walks."},{"name":"Princehage","level":"caution","note":"Northern district near station; moderate pickpocketing risk around Breda Station and after dark."},{"name":"Sportpark","level":"caution","note":"Eastern area with sports facilities; occasional petty theft, avoid isolated paths late at night."},{"name":"Brabantpark","level":"caution","note":"Southeast residential zone; low violent crime but increased bike theft and opportunistic theft near parks."},{"name":"Heuvel","level":"avoid","note":"Area around Heuvelstraat; higher reports of drug-related activity and occasional disturbances, especially at night."},{"name":"Ruitersbosch","level":"avoid","note":"Southern industrial fringe; sparse population, limited lighting, and higher incidence of vandalism and theft."}]}}