{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/czechia/cesky-krumlov","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T12:03:05.245Z","place":{"city":"Český Krumlov","country":"Czechia","countryCode":"CZ","lat":48.81091,"lon":14.31521},"safety":{"score":91,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.65,"caps":[],"databaseScore":91,"travellerSentiment":{"score":90,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors consistently report feeling safe walking alone after dark, with high confidence in personal security due to low crime rates and visible but unobtrusive local patrols.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":94,"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":92,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Ukraine,","distanceKm":215}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Český Krumlov is one of Europe's safest destinations for visitors, with very low violent crime and minimal safety concerns beyond typical tourist-area petty theft.","summary":"The town enjoys exceptionally low crime rates, strong local safety perceptions, and official advisories recommending only normal precautions. While violent crime is virtually non-existent, petty theft such as pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas like the castle grounds and old town streets during peak season. Visitors should remain alert to common scams, particularly currency exchange tricks near Namesti Svornosti, and take standard precautions against bag-snatching in tourist zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery and mugging are extremely rare; no recent incidents reported involving visitors in Český Krumlov."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur occasionally in crowded areas such as the castle complex, old town streets, and bus station during peak tourist hours."},"safeAreas":["Český Krumlov Castle complex","Latrán neighborhood","Modern residential zone outside historic core (Příkop area)"],"avoidAreas":["Exchange booths near Namesti Svornosti (currency scam risk)"],"scams":["Exchange offices advertising attractive rates that apply only to large sums or hide steep commissions","Fake-police passport scams targeting tourists near major attractions","Castle two-ticket-office scams where unofficial vendors sell invalid or overpriced tickets","Restaurant overcharging or menu switching, especially in establishments without clear pricing"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town (Staré Město)","level":"caution","note":"Very safe by day; petty theft risk increases in crowded summer areas near Namesti Svornosti and castle gates"},{"name":"Český Krumlov Castle complex","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled historic site with excellent security; minimal crime reported"},{"name":"Latrán neighborhood","level":"safe","note":"Quieter historic residential area between Old Town and castle; authentic atmosphere with low incident rates"},{"name":"Vltava riverbanks and rafting launch points","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe but slippery cobblestones and river currents pose accident risks, especially after rain"},{"name":"Modern residential zone outside historic core (Příkop area)","level":"safe","note":"Less touristic local area with standard urban safety; violent crime virtually absent"},{"name":"Bus station and main transport hubs","level":"caution","note":"Pickpocketing possible during peak arrival/departure times; keep valuables secure"},{"name":"Exchange booths near Namesti Svornosti","level":"avoid","note":"High-risk area for currency scams; documented cases of hidden commissions and misleading rates"},{"name":"Riverside restaurants and terraces","level":"caution","note":"Safe by day; alcohol-related incidents increase late night in summer crowds"}]}}