{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/czechia/prague","updatedAt":"2026-08-18T10:29:06.951Z","place":{"city":"Prague","country":"Czechia","countryCode":"CZ","lat":50.08804,"lon":14.42076},"safety":{"score":91,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.65,"caps":[],"databaseScore":91,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports and forums indicate visitors generally feel safe walking alone, even at night, with only minor concerns about petty theft in busy areas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":92,"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":88,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global 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":[{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Albania, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Montenegro, The Republic of North Macedonia, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine,","distanceKm":319}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Prague is one of Europe's safest capitals for visitors, with low risk of violent crime and a generally secure environment.","summary":"The multi‑database profile rates Prague as VERY SAFE (composite 91/100) and the travel‑risk calculator assigns a low 16/100 score, reflecting minimal violent crime and strong official guidance. Pickpocketing remains the most common visitor‑targeted offense, concentrated in tourist hotspots.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists and virtually never occur in the city centre"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in tourist‑dense zones like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, metro stations and trams, especially during peak hours"},"safeAreas":["Malá Strana","Vinohrady","Dejvice","Břevnov","Holešovice"],"avoidAreas":["Staré Město (after dark)","Žižkov (late night)","Nové Město (crowded metro rush hour)"],"scams":["Pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas and on public transport","Taxi overcharging and unofficial rides","Fake charity collections and street scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Staré Město","level":"caution","note":"High tourist density leads to frequent pickpocketing, especially around Old Town Square and Charles Bridge; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Malá Strana","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low crime, well-lit streets, and minimal petty theft; generally safe for nighttime walks"},{"name":"Žižkov","level":"caution","note":"Vibrant nightlife district with higher bar crowding and occasional drunken altercations; avoid isolated alleys late at night"},{"name":"Vinohrady","level":"safe","note":"Residential and commercial area with steady police presence; low petty crime but keep belongings secure in crowded cafés"},{"name":"Nové Město","level":"caution","note":"Busy shopping and business hub with heavy foot traffic; pickpocketing common near metro stations and tourist attractions"},{"name":"Dejvice","level":"safe","note":"Quiet university district with low crime rates; safe for solo travelers but watch for occasional bicycle theft"},{"name":"Břevnov","level":"safe","note":"Historic monastery area with low activity and minimal crime; safe throughout the day and night"},{"name":"Holešovice","level":"caution","note":"Industrial-turned-creative zone with occasional homeless encampments near the river; stay aware of surroundings after dark"}]}}