{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-kingdom/aberdeen","updatedAt":"2026-08-25T02:38:27.906Z","place":{"city":"Aberdeen","country":"United Kingdom","countryCode":"GB","lat":57.14369,"lon":-2.09814},"safety":{"score":86,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":93,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[],"databaseScore":86,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor and resident reports describe Aberdeen as generally safe to walk around, with students and expats noting a lively but secure atmosphere; concerns are focused on specific areas after dark rather than city-wide danger.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":80,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While the UK government advisories cite terrorism as a national concern, Aberdeen itself sees no recent terrorist incidents targeting tourists. Visitor reports indicate a generally safe day-to-day experience, with most issues limited to petty crime in crowded areas and occasional alcohol-related disturbances near nightlife zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Risk of mugging or armed robbery is very low for visitors; incidents are rare and not concentrated in tourist areas"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur occasionally, mainly on public transport during rush hour and in busy city centre areas like Union Street"},"safeAreas":["Lower Deeside","Old Aberdeen","The Beach"],"avoidAreas":["Tillydrone (high drug activity and violent crime)","Northfield (high drug activity)"],"scams":["Fake charity or petition scams targeting tourists for donations","Unlicensed taxi drivers overcharging visitors, especially late at night"],"zones":[{"name":"City Centre","level":"caution","note":"Can experience issues with aggressive drunks, especially on weekends."},{"name":"Tillydrone","level":"avoid","note":"Known for high levels of drug activity and violent crime."},{"name":"Torry","level":"caution","note":"Located on the south bank of the River Dee; exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Northfield","level":"caution","note":"High levels of drug activity reported."},{"name":"Lower Deeside","level":"safe","note":"Reported as the safest area in Aberdeen."},{"name":"Old Aberdeen","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe, with a historic atmosphere."},{"name":"The Beach","level":"safe","note":"The promenade is generally safe for walking."}]}}