{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/spain/cordoba","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:24:23.874Z","place":{"city":"Córdoba","country":"Spain","countryCode":"ES","lat":37.89155,"lon":-4.77275},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.81,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on Reddit and travel forums describe Córdoba as very safe for daytime exploration, with visitors feeling comfortable walking alone after dark in the historic centre, though heat‑related discomfort is noted.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":81,"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":84,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":85,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":79,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-07-26T10:37:34Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution","updated":"2026-07-24T05:01:59.364592-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/spain"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.690855954769765,"display":"0.7 / 100k","year":"2023","score":97,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0,"display":"0 recorded","year":"2021","score":100,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":3.5,"display":"3.5 / 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global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":44,"display":"July: highs ~44°C · dangerous heat","year":null,"score":45,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":4,"display":"4 active alerts · Wildfire (orange)","year":null,"score":44,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution","year":null,"score":72,"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":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"orange","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":275},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"orange","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":387},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"orange","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":450},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":277}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Córdoba is one of Spain's safest cities for visitors, though extreme summer heat and occasional wildfires require caution.","summary":"The multi-database profile rates Córdoba as SAFE (83/100) with strong scores for homicide (97/100) and terrorism (100/100). Crime is low, but petty theft and pickpocketing are the main risks, concentrated in the historic centre during peak tourist hours.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists; incidents occur only in isolated peripheral areas after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded tourist spots such as the Mezquita, Roman Bridge and Judería, especially during peak summer afternoons."},"safeAreas":["Distrito Norte Sierra","Distrito Poniente Sur","Centro"],"avoidAreas":["Las Palmeras (high gang and drug activity)","Sector Sur (avoid after dark due to petty crime)"],"scams":["Fake ticket scams for the Mezquita-Catedral","Overpriced taxi rides near the train station","Street vendors offering unsolicited 'guided tours' that lead to hidden fees"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro","level":"caution","note":"tourist hub with high foot traffic; petty theft and pickpocketing common, especially in crowded areas like the Mezquita"},{"name":"Distrito Norte Sierra","level":"safe","note":"residential and commercial district with low crime; generally safe day and night"},{"name":"Distrito Poniente Sur","level":"safe","note":"quiet residential area with minimal incidents; safe for visitors"},{"name":"Distrito Sur","level":"caution","note":"mixed area with occasional petty crime and higher night risk; avoid isolated spots after dark"},{"name":"Las Palmeras","level":"avoid","note":"notorious for gang activity and drug trade; avoid entirely, especially at night"}]}}