{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/turkiye/trabzon","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:59:40.766Z","place":{"city":"Trabzon","country":"Türkiye","countryCode":"TR","lat":41.005,"lon":39.72694},"safety":{"score":68,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":69,"confidence":0.82,"caps":[],"databaseScore":68,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on Reddit and travel forums describe a generally comfortable feeling walking during daylight, though many note heightened vigilance at night and in dense crowds.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":71,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":68,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Trabzon is generally safe for visitors, but exercise a high degree of caution due to petty crime and occasional scams.","summary":"The multi‑database profile rates Trabzon at a composite safety index of 67 (MODERATE), with relatively low homicide and strong health/environment scores, but governance and rule‑of‑law indicators are weak. Recent news shows no major incidents in 2026, yet scam reports and travel advisories warn of pickpocketing, taxi overcharging and occasional traffic accidents.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging or armed robbery against visitors is uncommon but can occur in isolated areas after dark; stay in well‑lit, populated neighborhoods."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded markets and tourist hotspots such as the waterfront promenade and historic bazaar."},"safeAreas":["Uzungöl","Gülbahçe","Zigana Pass","Yomra","Kemeraltı"],"avoidAreas":["Kemeraltı (known for aggressive scams targeting tourists)"],"scams":["Bar‑invite scam in Istanbul (accepting drinks/food then being billed)","Taxi overcharging and scenic‑route fraud","Bag‑snatching and pickpocketing in crowded markets"],"zones":[{"name":"Uzungöl","level":"safe","note":"tourist hub with police presence and well‑maintained infrastructure"},{"name":"Çaykara","level":"caution","note":"quiet residential area but isolated; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Sumela Monastery vicinity","level":"caution","note":"popular site with crowds; pickpocketing reported in peak hours"},{"name":"Gülbahçe","level":"safe","note":"local market district, low crime, daytime activity"},{"name":"Kemeraltı","level":"avoid","note":"known for aggressive scams targeting tourists"},{"name":"Zigana Pass","level":"safe","note":"mountain pass with regular patrols, no recent incidents"},{"name":"Trabzon City Center (Meydan area)","level":"caution","note":"busy streets, occasional petty theft; avoid poorly lit alleys"},{"name":"Yomra","level":"safe","note":"suburban district with residential safety and good lighting"}]}}