{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/france/brest","updatedAt":"2026-09-18T23:52:01.665Z","place":{"city":"Brest","country":"France","countryCode":"FR","lat":48.39029,"lon":-4.48628},"safety":{"score":86,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":93,"confidence":0.66,"caps":[],"databaseScore":86,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors generally report feeling safe in Brest during the day, citing low violent crime and a welcoming atmosphere, but advise caution at night in certain neighborhoods due to infrequent patrols and poorer lighting.","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":86,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While violent crime against visitors is rare, pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded areas like the port and train station, and certain neighborhoods such as Bellevue and Pontanézen see higher levels of local crime. Visitors report feeling safe during the day but advise caution after dark in less frequented zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is rare and not commonly reported against visitors; incidents, if any, are more likely in isolated areas or linked to local disputes."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in tourist zones, particularly around the port, Gare de Brest, and beaches during summer crowds."},"safeAreas":["Recouvrance","Saint-Marc","Lambézellec"],"avoidAreas":["Pontanézen (higher petty crime and social tensions, avoid at night)","Kerourien (drug-related issues and unrest, not recommended for visitors)"],"scams":["Fake petition or donation scams targeting tourists near attractions","Overcharging or misleading offers from unlicensed taxi drivers","Distraction thefts in cafes and markets where accomplices steal bags or phones"],"zones":[{"name":"Recouvrance","level":"safe","note":"Historic district with low violent crime; popular with tourists and well-patrolled."},{"name":"Saint-Marc","level":"safe","note":"Residential area near the university; generally safe day and night with active community presence."},{"name":"Centre Ville","level":"caution","note":"City centre safe during day; watch for pickpocketing around Gare de Brest and port areas, especially in crowds."},{"name":"Bellevue","level":"caution","note":"Eastern neighbourhood; exercise increased caution after dark due to occasional youth-related disturbances and drug activity."},{"name":"Pontanézen","level":"avoid","note":"Northern district with higher incidence of petty crime and social tensions; avoid at night and remain alert during day."},{"name":"Kerourien","level":"avoid","note":"North-eastern area with reported drug-related issues and occasional unrest; not recommended for visitors, especially after dark."},{"name":"Lambézellec","level":"safe","note":"Western residential zone; quiet, low crime, and well-connected by public transport; suitable for stays."},{"name":"Kérourien","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use area near industrial zones; exercise caution due to sporadic reports of theft and limited nighttime lighting."}]}}