{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/portugal/leiria","updatedAt":"2026-07-30T17:31:23.786Z","place":{"city":"Leiria","country":"Portugal","countryCode":"PT","lat":39.74362,"lon":-8.80705},"safety":{"score":89,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":95,"confidence":0.9,"caps":[],"databaseScore":89,"travellerSentiment":{"score":90,"label":"Very Positive","summary":"Travelers generally report feeling very safe in Leiria, with a low incidence of crime and a strong sense of security.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"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":86,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While petty crime is minimal, exercising standard travel precautions is advised, particularly regarding wildfire risks during the summer months.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and robbery are very rare in Leiria, with incidents typically confined to specific areas and rarely targeting tourists."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing is uncommon in Leiria, though vigilance is recommended in any public space."},"safeAreas":["Leiria Castle District","City Center (Baixa)"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas (though less prevalent in Leiria than larger cities)","Potential for commission-based upsells in tourist services (more common in larger cities like Lisbon and Porto, but awareness is key)"],"zones":[{"name":"Leiria Castle District","level":"safe","note":"Historic center with the castle, generally safe for visitors."},{"name":"City Center (Baixa)","level":"safe","note":"Main commercial and residential area, safe with normal precautions."},{"name":"Pousos","level":"caution","note":"Recent crime alert involving a GNR officer, requires increased vigilance."},{"name":"Urban areas near rivers/low-lying areas","level":"caution","note":"Potential flood risk during storms, as seen in recent events."},{"name":"Interior North and Centre (general region)","level":"caution","note":"High wildfire risk, though Leiria itself is flagged as having some risk, not maximum."}]}}