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As of October 2026, Seville scores 86/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Seville remains a very safe city for visitors with low violent crime and strong safety infrastructure. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
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Spain · Assessed 13 October 2026
86
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Before you travel If you are planning to travel to Spain through France, check the travel advice for France before you start your journey. If you are planning to travel to Spain through Gibraltar, check the travel advice for Gibraltar before you start your journey.”
Updated 2026-10-07T12:53:18Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for Spain: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-10-09T08:59:48.0831091-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowMugging and armed robbery are infrequent and typically avoidable; isolated incidents occur late at night in poorly lit areas of Macarena and Cerro-Amate.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in crowded tourist spots, especially around the Alcázar, Cathedral, and during Feria de Abril preparations.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
85/100
Visitors report feeling safe walking in central Seville during the day and early evening, with concerns mainly about pickpockets in busy plazas and markets.
Yes. Seville remains a very safe city for visitors with low violent crime and strong safety infrastructure.
Seville scores highly on homicide, air quality, and health indicators, with a composite safety index of 86/100. While petty theft occurs in tourist zones, violent crime against visitors is rare. Government advisories urge caution due to regional protests and isolated incidents, not widespread danger.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Seville’s historic centre remains secure for visitors, with low violent crime and effective policing in tourist zones. The city’s strong safety scores reflect rare homicide, zero terrorism deaths, and good air quality, though occasional demonstrations tied to national housing protests have occurred in Plaza Nueva and surrounding streets as of October 2026. These events are peaceful but may cause temporary disruptions near government buildings.
Pickpocketing persists as the main risk, particularly around the Alcázar, Seville Cathedral, and Triana market during peak hours and festival preparations. While the 'Predator of Seville' case resurfaced in media coverage this April, it relates to past events and does not indicate a current threat. Visitors should stay alert in crowded areas and avoid carrying valuables in easily accessible pockets or bags.
For transport, use official taxi ranks at Santa Justa station or Seville Airport to avoid overcharging by unlicensed drivers. Keep phones and wallets secure when visiting popular sites, and consider a money belt for passports and cash. Evening walks in Santa Cruz and along the Guadalquivir are generally safe, but it’s wise to avoid poorly lit streets in Macarena or Cerro-Amate late at night. Overall, Seville welcomes travelers with a high degree of safety when standard precautions are observed.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 8 Seville districts for visitors: 4 safer, 2 needing caution and 2 best avoided. See them plotted on the Seville safety map.
Polígono San PabloavoidIndustrial north-east area; infrequent patrols, higher reports of drug activity and theft after dark.
Cerro del ÁguilaavoidSouth-eastern neighbourhood; limited tourist presence, sporadic violent incidents reported in 2026.
MacarenacautionNorthern residential zone; higher petty theft reports, avoid poorly lit streets after dark.
Alameda de HérculescautionTrendy nightlife spot; safe until late evening, then increased risk of pickpocketing and scams.
Santa CruzsaferHistoric centre, well-patrolled and tourist-friendly; petty pickpocketing possible in crowds.
El ArenalsaferRiverside area near Torre del Oro; lively but safe by day, take usual care at night.
TrianasaferAcross the Guadalquivir; authentic local vibe, low violent crime, watch for bag snatches on busy bridges.
Los RemediossaferUpscale south-west district; low crime, good lighting, popular with families and expats.
07 · After Dark
78% of people in Spain say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2013).
Mugging and armed robbery are infrequent and typically avoidable; isolated incidents occur late at night in poorly lit areas of Macarena and Cerro-Amate.
After dark, be most careful around Polígono San Pablo, Cerro del Águila, Macarena, Alameda de Hércules. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Seville remains a very safe city for visitors with low violent crime and strong safety infrastructure. Seville scores highly on homicide, air quality, and health indicators, with a composite safety index of 86/100. While petty theft occurs in tourist zones, violent crime against visitors is rare. Government advisories urge caution due to regional protests and isolated incidents, not widespread danger. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Seville report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Field research flags Polígono San Pablo, Cerro del Águila as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Seville ranks #5 of 9 Spain destinations we've assessed, scoring 86/100. See the Spain safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 11+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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