{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/spain/valencia","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:30:36.917Z","place":{"city":"Valencia","country":"Spain","countryCode":"ES","lat":39.47391,"lon":-0.37966},"safety":{"score":82,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":89,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":85,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers report feeling generally safe walking during daylight, but many note heightened caution after dark in busy zones due to petty theft and occasional street protests.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":86,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":368},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":47},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":291},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":349}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Valencia is currently safe for visitors, though wildfire alerts and occasional protests require vigilance.","summary":"Valencia scores 85/100 on the composite safety index, reflecting low homicide, strong rule of law and good air quality, but wildfire alerts and sporadic protests indicate situational awareness is needed.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but have risen slightly in the historic centre during summer evenings, especially near bars and nightlife districts"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing is frequent in crowded areas such as La Seu, the Central Market and during festivals, targeting backpacks and valuables"},"safeAreas":["Ruzafa","Benimaclet","La Seu","Alboraya","El Cabanyal"],"avoidAreas":["Patraix (vehicle break‑ins after dark)","El Cabanyal (street theft in crowded markets)"],"scams":["Overpriced tapas bars in tourist zones","Fake street charity collectors"],"zones":[{"name":"El Carmen","level":"caution","note":"Historic heart, lively by day but pickpocketing spikes after dark"},{"name":"Ruzafa","level":"safe","note":"Popular with locals and expats, well‑lit streets, low 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