{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/spain/bilbao","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:23:13.738Z","place":{"city":"Bilbao","country":"Spain","countryCode":"ES","lat":43.26271,"lon":-2.92528},"safety":{"score":80,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":86,"confidence":0.94,"caps":[],"databaseScore":79,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight and in central districts, with only minor concerns about petty crime after dark","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":84,"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":68,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"red","title":"forest fire notification in France","distanceKm":232},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"orange","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":239},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"orange","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":349},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"orange","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":436},{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Spain","distanceKm":75},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in France","distanceKm":192},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":343}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Bilbao is a low‑risk destination for visitors, with petty theft as the primary safety concern.","summary":"Bilbao’s composite safety index of 83 reflects strong overall safety, but recent wildfire alerts and localized protests raise situational awareness. Visitor‑reported feeling of safety remains high, though isolated incidents of civil unrest have occurred.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery against tourists are rare; incidents are limited to isolated street altercations in peripheral neighborhoods after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded venues like the Guggenheim, Ribera Market, and on public transport; use anti‑theft bags and keep items secured"},"safeAreas":["Abando","Abandoibarra","Santutxu","Indautxu"],"avoidAreas":["Miribilla (avoid after dark due to sporadic anti-social behavior and lower police presence)"],"scams":["Pickpocketing in crowded areas such as the Guggenheim Museum and Ribera Market","Taxi overcharging and unlicensed rides","Fake police or security personnel demanding documentation"],"zones":[{"name":"Casco Viejo","level":"caution","note":"Historic old town; generally safe day and evening but pickpocketing reported in crowded areas around major sights."},{"name":"Abando","level":"safe","note":"Modern commercial district; well-lit, strong police presence, busy atmosphere, very safe for tourists day and night."},{"name":"Abandoibarra","level":"safe","note":"Central business district with Guggenheim Museum and transport hubs; very safe with modern infrastructure, standard vigilance for pickpockets advised."},{"name":"Santutxu","level":"safe","note":"University district across the river; youthful atmosphere, good lighting, regular police patrols, generally safe."},{"name":"San Francisco","level":"caution","note":"Steep alleys can feel isolated after dark; footsteps echo, exercise caution at night despite daytime safety."},{"name":"Indautxu","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with good infrastructure and lighting; low crime reports, suitable for visitors."},{"name":"Bilbao La Vieja","level":"caution","note":"Trendy area with nightlife; generally safe but petty theft possible in crowded bars and streets after dark."},{"name":"Miribilla","level":"avoid","note":"Hillside district with sporadic reports of anti-social behavior and lower police presence; avoid after dark."}]}}