{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/turkiye/ankara","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:13:25.015Z","place":{"city":"Ankara","country":"Türkiye","countryCode":"TR","lat":39.91987,"lon":32.85427},"safety":{"score":66,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":66,"confidence":0.98,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on Reddit and travel blogs indicate visitors generally feel comfortable walking during daylight and in central neighborhoods, though many note heightened vigilance at night and in political demonstrations","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":71,"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":65,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent data show low homicide, minimal terrorism impact, and solid health infrastructure, while pickpocketing and scams are the primary concerns for tourists.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon in tourist zones but can occur in poorly lit peripheral districts after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in metro stations, bus terminals, and crowded market areas such as Kızılay and Çankaya"},"safeAreas":["Çankaya","Bilkent","Gölbaşı"],"avoidAreas":["Mamak","Southeastern border provinces (e.g., Hakkari)"],"scams":["Bar and restaurant bill scams where strangers invite tourists for drinks and then present inflated bills","Taxi overcharging and route manipulation to increase fares","Fake charity collections and unsolicited assistance with luggage or directions"],"zones":[{"name":"Çankaya","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential and diplomatic hub with strong police presence; low petty crime and well‑lit streets"},{"name":"Kızılay","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial centre; daytime is fine but pickpocketing and occasional protests rise after dark"},{"name":"Bilkent","level":"safe","note":"University district with modern infrastructure; generally safe but keep valuables out of sight"},{"name":"Sincan","level":"caution","note":"Suburban area with mixed activity; daytime safe, avoid poorly lit streets at night"},{"name":"Gölbaşı","level":"safe","note":"Quiet outskirts and government facilities; low crime and reliable emergency services"},{"name":"Mamak","level":"avoid","note":"High‑density informal settlements and reported gang activity; best to stay away"}]}}