{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/romania/craiova","updatedAt":"2026-11-14T00:44:08.681Z","place":{"city":"Craiova","country":"Romania","countryCode":"RO","lat":44.31667,"lon":23.8},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Mixed to Positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe walking in daylight, but there are concerns about safety at night and general crime levels.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":60,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":68,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While the city has a moderate travel risk score, this is largely due to perceptions of property crime and concerns about walking alone at night, rather than severe violent incidents affecting tourists.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While violent crime is not a major issue, there is a moderate worry about mugging and robbery, particularly in less visible areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded places such as markets and public transport."},"safeAreas":["Centru (Downtown)","Dacia","Ișalnița"],"avoidAreas":["Brambura (known for social issues, avoid at night)","Areas not well-lit or populated after dark"],"scams":["ATM skimming (linked to international organized crime groups)","Taxi overcharging","Fake police checks","QR code parking fraud"],"zones":[{"name":"Centru (Downtown)","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe and well-lit, suitable for walking."},{"name":"Rovine","level":"caution","note":"Residential area; exercise caution after dark."},{"name":"Brambura","level":"caution","note":"Known for social issues; avoid after dark."},{"name":"Valea Roșie","level":"caution","note":"Largely residential; be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Dacia","level":"safe","note":"Considered a safe residential and commercial area."},{"name":"Ișalnița","level":"safe","note":"Suburban area, generally safe for visitors."}]}}