{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/germany/munich","updatedAt":"2026-09-29T15:31:05.190Z","place":{"city":"Munich","country":"Germany","countryCode":"DE","lat":48.13743,"lon":11.57549},"safety":{"score":86,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":93,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":87,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Solo female and LGBTQ+ travelers report feeling highly comfortable in Munich, with consistent praise for safety walking alone at night in central districts.","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":82,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":32}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Munich remains one of Europe's safest major cities for visitors, with very low violent crime and strong infrastructure, though petty theft and terrorism-related cautions apply.","summary":"Munich's crime rates are exceptionally low compared to global averages, with homicide at 0.9 per 100k and violent crime rare. The U.S. and Canadian advisories urge increased caution due to terrorism concerns, while the UK maintains no travel warning. Day-to-day safety is high, but visitors should guard against pickpocketing in crowded areas and stay alert during large events.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; isolated incidents have occurred near Hauptbahnhof after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Common in tourist hotspots like Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, and around Hauptbahnhof, especially during events and on public transit"},"safeAreas":["Maxvorstadt","Schwabing-West","Glockenbachviertel"],"avoidAreas":["Neuperlach (higher petty crime and vandalism, avoid at night)","Hasenbergl (elevated theft and disturbance reports, not recommended after dark)"],"scams":["petition or bracelet scams targeting tourists in Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt","restaurant overcharging, especially near tourist hubs and during Oktoberfest","taxi scams involving inflated fares or unnecessary detours","fake police officers demanding to check wallets for counterfeit money"],"zones":[{"name":"Altstadt-Lehel","level":"caution","note":"Pickpocketing common in Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, especially during Oktoberfest crowds"},{"name":"Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft near Hauptbahnhof after dark; avoid poorly lit side streets late at night"},{"name":"Maxvorstadt","level":"safe","note":"University and museum area; well-lit, low violent crime, safe day and night"},{"name":"Schwabing-West","level":"safe","note":"Residential and café district; strong police presence, minimal crime reports"},{"name":"Glockenbachviertel","level":"safe","note":"LGBTQ+-friendly area; welcoming atmosphere, low incidence of harassment or violence"},{"name":"Sendling","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential-industrial zone; occasional theft reports, exercise caution after dark"},{"name":"Neuperlach","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of petty crime and vandalism; locals report seediness, avoid at night"},{"name":"Hasenbergl","level":"avoid","note":"Social housing area with elevated theft and disturbance reports; not recommended for tourists after dark"}]}}