{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/turkiye/kusadasi","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:00:38.128Z","place":{"city":"Kusadasi","country":"Türkiye","countryCode":"TR","lat":37.86014,"lon":27.25713},"safety":{"score":69,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":71,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling generally safe during daylight, but many note heightened vigilance needed after dark and in crowded venues.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":71,"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":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The town is well‑patrolled and popular with families, yet travelers should stay alert in crowds and nightlife areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent robbery against tourists is rare; most incidents involve opportunistic pickpocketing in crowded markets or nightlife areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in busy spots such as the Grand Bazaar, promenade, and dolmuş rides during peak season."},"safeAreas":["Kusadasi City Center","Ladies Beach","Kuşadası Marina"],"avoidAreas":["Aydınlıkevler"],"scams":["Shoe‑shine scam: vendor drops a brush and demands payment","Cruise‑pier coin vendor and excursion carpet detour scams","Taxi overcharging and unmetered rides"],"zones":[{"name":"Kusadasi City Center","level":"safe","note":"High tourist presence, visible police, low violent crime; petty theft possible in crowds"},{"name":"Ladies Beach","level":"safe","note":"Popular beach area with resorts and patrols; safe day and night, watch personal belongings"},{"name":"Kumkale","level":"caution","note":"Residential outskirts; generally quiet but poorly lit after dark, occasional pickpocketing reported"},{"name":"Kuşadası Marina","level":"safe","note":"Well‑maintained tourist hub with security staff; safe for evening walks, keep valuables secured"},{"name":"Aydınlıkevler","level":"avoid","note":"Informal settlement on city fringe; limited lighting and police presence, higher petty‑theft risk"},{"name":"Büyük Mısır (Grand Bazaar area)","level":"caution","note":"Busy market with dense crowds; heightened risk of pickpocketing and small‑scale scams"}]}}