{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/norway/sandnes","updatedAt":"2026-10-19T13:33:44.249Z","place":{"city":"Sandnes","country":"Norway","countryCode":"NO","lat":58.85244,"lon":5.73521},"safety":{"score":95,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":99,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":96,"travellerSentiment":{"score":93,"label":"Very positive","summary":"Visitors consistently report feeling extremely safe walking alone day and night, with particular praise for the city's low-key atmosphere and helpful locals.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":92,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":91,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Sandnes is one of Norway's safest cities for visitors with very low crime risk.","summary":"Sandnes benefits from Norway's exceptional safety record, with homicide rates well below global averages and strong institutional safeguards. While petty crime exists, violent incidents targeting tourists are extremely rare. The primary safety considerations relate to weather conditions rather than security threats.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is exceptionally rare; isolated incidents may occur near poorly lit areas after midnight"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Bag-snatching risk is minimal but remains possible in busy market areas and on public transport during peak hours"},"safeAreas":["Sentrum (city centre)","Høyland","Ganddal","Figgjo","Vatne","Kjøllebø"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake fjord tour bookings","ATM skimming devices","Overpriced taxi services at transport hubs"],"zones":[{"name":"Sentrum (city centre)","level":"safe","note":"Compact, well-lit centre with shops, cafes and regular police patrols; very low crime."},{"name":"Høyland","level":"safe","note":"Residential suburb south of centre; quiet streets, good lighting, minimal reported incidents."},{"name":"Ganddal","level":"safe","note":"Family-oriented area with schools and parks; low crime and strong community presence."},{"name":"Hommersåk","level":"caution","note":"Industrial zone with some night-time warehouse activity; stay alert after dark, especially near freight zones."},{"name":"Figgjo","level":"safe","note":"Western residential district; well-maintained, good lighting, infrequent petty crime reports."},{"name":"Vatne","level":"safe","note":"Rural-feeling neighbourhood north of centre; low population density, very few safety concerns."},{"name":"Sandnes sentrum øst (East Centre)","level":"caution","note":"Busier nightlife zone with bars and late-night cafes; watch for occasional rowdiness after midnight."},{"name":"Kjøllebø","level":"safe","note":"Eastern residential area near fjord; peaceful, good lighting, minimal crime reports."}]}}