{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/belgium/antwerp","updatedAt":"2026-09-16T21:08:33.225Z","place":{"city":"Antwerp","country":"Belgium","countryCode":"BE","lat":51.22047,"lon":4.40026},"safety":{"score":81,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":87,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":66,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Most visitors report feeling safe in Antwerp, particularly in the historic center, Zuid district, and main tourist zones, which are well-policed and well-lit day and night. Solo female travelers generally feel secure, and public transport is considered reliable and safe when basic precautions are followed.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"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":77,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":66,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":79,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":92,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Thu, 23 Jul 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.bel.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against 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The main risks are pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowded areas like Meir shopping street, Grote Markt, and Antwerp Central Station, particularly during summer festivals and rush hours. While violent crime is rare in central districts, isolated incidents occur near the port and industrial zones late at night, and scams such as fake taxis and overcharging target visitors.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but have occurred in isolated incidents near the port and industrial zones, especially late at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent in crowded areas such as Meir shopping street, Central Station, and Grote Markt, particularly during summer festivals and rush hours"},"safeAreas":["Historic Center","Zuid District","Eilandje"],"avoidAreas":["Port and industrial zones (left bank)"],"scams":["Fake taxi drivers overcharging tourists","Street vendors selling counterfeit goods or demanding payment for 'free' items","Overcharging in restaurants and bars near tourist zones"],"zones":[{"name":"Historic Center (Grote Markt, Cathedral area)","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, busy with tourists and locals, regularly patrolled; safe day and night."},{"name":"Zuid District","level":"safe","note":"Trendy arts district with museums, galleries, upscale bars; well-maintained, good lighting, active nightlife."},{"name":"Meir Shopping Street","level":"caution","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching frequent in crowds, especially during festivals and rush hours."},{"name":"Antwerp Central Station and surrounds","level":"caution","note":"Petty crime common in concourse and platforms; vigilance advised with belongings."},{"name":"Port and industrial zones (left bank)","level":"avoid","note":"Muggings and armed robbery reported in isolated incidents, especially late at night."},{"name":"Borgerhout","level":"caution","note":"Higher incidence of drug-related gang activity; exercise caution, particularly after dark."},{"name":"Eilandje","level":"safe","note":"Trendy waterfront area with museums, restaurants; well-policed and popular with visitors."},{"name":"Antwerp Jewish District (near Central Station)","level":"caution","note":"Occasional protests and unrest reported; avoid demonstrations and stay alert."}]}}