{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/romania/sibiu","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:51:37.598Z","place":{"city":"Sibiu","country":"Romania","countryCode":"RO","lat":45.8,"lon":24.15},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.79,"caps":[],"databaseScore":82,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and review sites describe feeling safe walking in the historic center day and night, with only minor concerns about pickpockets in busy squares.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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":79,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":38,"display":"July: highs ~38°C · high heat","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 1 quake ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Sibiu is one of Europe's safest cities for visitors.","summary":"Sibiu scores 82/100 on Romania's composite safety index and ranks among the country's safest destinations, with low homicide rates, minimal terrorism risk, and strong institutional scores for health and environment. Recent data shows no active disaster alerts, but summer heat and occasional wildlife incidents require basic precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; isolated incidents have been reported near the industrial zone after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in crowded tourist spots such as the Central Market and during festivals"},"safeAreas":["Historic Center","Valea Lucrului","Dumbrava","Cetății","Suburbana"],"avoidAreas":["Bârlad","Sibiu West"],"scams":["fake police checks demanding ID or payment","taxi overcharging and unofficial meter use","QR code parking fraud at public lots"],"zones":[{"name":"Historic Center","level":"safe","note":"well-lit, heavily patrolled, low crime; petty theft possible but overall safe day and night"},{"name":"Suburbana","level":"caution","note":"quiet residential area, generally safe but poorly lit after dark; stick to main streets"},{"name":"Cetății","level":"safe","note":"industrial zone, low tourist presence, safe but isolated after hours; avoid lingering alone"},{"name":"Bârlad","level":"avoid","note":"known for higher pickpocketing and occasional street crime targeting tourists"},{"name":"Podgoria","level":"caution","note":"mixed residential/commercial area; pickpocketing reported near markets; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Valea Lucrului","level":"safe","note":"modern residential area with good lighting and infrastructure; safe but less tourist activity"},{"name":"Dumbrava","level":"safe","note":"green residential area, low crime, safe for walking day and night"},{"name":"Sibiu West","level":"avoid","note":"industrial outskirts with limited services; higher petty crime reports; avoid at night"}]}}