{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/germany/dresden","updatedAt":"2026-09-27T16:59:41.509Z","place":{"city":"Dresden","country":"Germany","countryCode":"DE","lat":51.05089,"lon":13.73832},"safety":{"score":86,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":93,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":87,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Feel safe walking alone after dark stands at 72.1% based on UN SDG data, and recent traveler reports describe Dresden as calm and safe, with violent crime rare and most visits proceeding without serious safety issues.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":72,"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":82,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Drought (green)","year":null,"score":90,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"}],"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 Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine,","distanceKm":381}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Dresden is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but moderate pickpocketing risk in tourist areas and elevated terrorism-related caution advised by some governments.","summary":"Dresden's multi-database profile shows strong safety scores across crime, governance, health, and environment, though official advisories urge increased caution due to terrorism concerns. Visitor sentiment remains positive, with petty theft and scams being the primary day-to-day risks, particularly around crowded attractions and transport hubs.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery risk to visitors is low citywide, with rare incidents typically linked to nightlife disputes or isolated altercations."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur moderately in tourist hotspots like the Zwinger, Frauenkirche, and Christmas markets, especially during peak crowds."},"safeAreas":["Altstadt","Albertstadt","Blasewitz","Striesen"],"avoidAreas":["Gorbitz (avoid at night due to petty crime and far-right graffiti)","Prohlis (avoid at night due to far-right activity and vandalism)"],"scams":["Christmas Market Accommodation Price Gouging and Fake Listings","Fake Petition and Pickpocket Tag-Team","Unlicensed Airport Taxi Overcharge"],"zones":[{"name":"Altstadt","level":"safe","note":"Historic center with Frauenkirche and Zwinger; well-patrolled, excellent lighting, heavy tourist presence makes it very safe day and night."},{"name":"Neustadt","level":"caution","note":"Vibrant cultural district with cafes and nightlife; generally safe but can get rowdy late at night on weekends; avoid small dark streets after midnight."},{"name":"Albertstadt","level":"safe","note":"Residential area north of center; quiet, well-maintained, low crime, good for families and students."},{"name":"Blasewitz","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential area east of center; known for villas and family-friendly streets; among the safest areas in the city."},{"name":"Striesen","level":"safe","note":"Leafy residential district southeast of center; popular with families and academics; low crime, well-lit streets."},{"name":"Plauen","level":"caution","note":"Near the university; populated by students and academics; generally safe but some streets poorly lit at night; petty theft possible."},{"name":"Südvorstadt","level":"caution","note":"South of center; mixed residential and commercial; safe during day but some areas less lit at night; watch for pickpocketing near transit hubs."},{"name":"Gorbitz","level":"avoid","note":"Poorly lit high-rise (Plattenbau) neighborhood west of center; higher incidence of petty crime and far-right graffiti; avoid at night."},{"name":"Prohlis","level":"avoid","note":"Southeastern high-rise district; reputation for far-right activity and sporadic vandalism; violent crime rare but exercise caution after dark."}]}}