{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/netherlands/utrecht","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:34:19.715Z","place":{"city":"Utrecht","country":"Netherlands","countryCode":"NL","lat":52.09083,"lon":5.12222},"safety":{"score":88,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":88,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers and residents consistently report feeling safe walking alone, even at night, with high confidence in police presence and emergency response.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":92,"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":86,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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ranking among the safest cities in the Netherlands with very low violent crime and strong emergency services. Recent news shows occasional protests and weather‑related transport disruptions, but nothing that threatens tourist safety.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare; isolated incidents have been reported near the nightlife district after midnight"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded spots such as the Central Station concourse, Oudegracht canal walks, and during major events; keep bags closed and devices in sight"},"safeAreas":["Centrum","Oudegracht","Wittevrouwen","Zuilen","Lombok"],"avoidAreas":["Kanaleneiland (high crime, avoid at night)","Utrecht Oost (late‑night disturbances)"],"scams":["Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching in crowded tourist zones and at Utrecht Central Station","Fake police or security scams targeting pedestrians near the Dom Tower","Overpriced taxi rides from unlicensed drivers at the station"],"zones":[{"name":"Centrum","level":"safe","note":"High foot traffic, police patrols, well-lit, low violent crime"},{"name":"Oudegracht","level":"safe","note":"Tourist hub with constant activity, minimal violent incidents"},{"name":"Wittevrouwen","level":"safe","note":"Residential upscale area, quiet streets, low petty crime"},{"name":"Lombok","level":"caution","note":"Busy transport hub; petty theft and pickpocketing after dark"},{"name":"Kanaleneiland","level":"avoid","note":"High reported crime and social issues; avoid especially at night"},{"name":"Overvecht","level":"caution","note":"Emerging area with redevelopment; standard urban vigilance advised"},{"name":"Zuilen","level":"safe","note":"Quiet suburban zone, low crime, family-friendly"},{"name":"Utrecht Oost","level":"caution","note":"Vibrant nightlife; monitor alcohol‑related disturbances late evening"}]}}