{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/serbia/novi-sad","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:54:02.733Z","place":{"city":"Novi Sad","country":"Serbia","countryCode":"RS","lat":45.25167,"lon":19.83694},"safety":{"score":79,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":85,"confidence":0.79,"caps":[],"databaseScore":78,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and forum posts describe Novi Sad as welcoming and calm, with visitors feeling safe walking during daylight and in central districts","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Festival","Overcharging by unofficial taxis","Pickpocketing at festivals and transit hubs"],"zones":[{"name":"Stari Grad","level":"safe","note":"central historic core, heavily patrolled, low petty crime, ideal for visitors"},{"name":"Petrovaradin","level":"caution","note":"cultural hub with nightlife; stay alert after dark, watch for pickpocketing"},{"name":"Liberty Square area","level":"safe","note":"well-lit, busy, tourist-friendly, minimal risk"},{"name":"Sremska Kamenica","level":"caution","note":"residential, generally safe but less tourist infrastructure, remain vigilant"},{"name":"Rakovica","level":"avoid","note":"known for higher petty crime and occasional unrest, avoid especially at night"}]}}