{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/serbia/novi-pazar","updatedAt":"2026-10-22T04:41:15.937Z","place":{"city":"Novi Pazar","country":"Serbia","countryCode":"RS","lat":43.13667,"lon":20.51222},"safety":{"score":77,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":83,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":75,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors generally find Novi Pazar welcoming and safe for exploration, with locals often described as helpful.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":80,"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":76,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should remain aware of petty theft and scams, particularly in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime against tourists is rare, but standard city precautions are advised."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is a risk in crowded tourist areas and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Old Town (Bazar)","Novi Pazar City Center"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Taxi scams","Pickpocketing in crowded areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town (Bazar)","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with low violent crime; standard city precautions are sufficient."},{"name":"Novi Pazar City Center","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-friendly and safe for walking tours; be aware of surroundings and secure valuables."},{"name":"Industrial Zone","level":"caution","note":"Less tourist-oriented; exercise standard urban precautions, especially after dark."},{"name":"Residential Areas (Outer)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe, but stick to well-lit areas and be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Areas near the Raška River","level":"caution","note":"Can be less populated at night; stick to main paths and be aware of your surroundings."}]}}