{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/germany/nuremberg","updatedAt":"2026-09-28T12:36:55.389Z","place":{"city":"Nuremberg","country":"Germany","countryCode":"DE","lat":49.45421,"lon":11.07752},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":86,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Very Safe","summary":"A high percentage of residents feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating strong general public confidence in the city's safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":74,"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":80,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The primary risks for visitors are petty theft and scams, particularly in crowded tourist areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare, with isolated incidents reported near the main train station after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded tourist spots such as the Old Town, Hauptmarkt, and around Nuremberg Castle, especially during busy periods like Christmas markets."},"safeAreas":["Nuremberg Messe (Exhibition Centre)"],"avoidAreas":["Hauptbahnhof strip (late night)","Gostenhof (general awareness)","Südstadt (general awareness)"],"scams":["Fake Airbnb and seasonal accommodation scams during peak tourist seasons (e.g., Christmas markets)","Pickpocketing in crowded tourist spots like Hauptmarkt and during Christmas markets","The 'Pfand' (deposit) scam at Christmas markets","Taxi tricks and overcharging"],"zones":[{"name":"Altstadt (Old Town)","level":"caution","note":"High tourist traffic makes it prone to pickpocketing and petty theft."},{"name":"Hauptbahnhof (Main Train Station Area)","level":"caution","note":"Can experience late-night distractions and occasional muggings."},{"name":"Nuremberg Castle (Burg)","level":"caution","note":"Crowded tourist area, increasing risk of pickpocketing."},{"name":"Hauptmarkt","level":"caution","note":"Busy market square where pickpocketing is common."},{"name":"Nuremberg Messe (Exhibition Centre)","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe, though large events can attract pickpockets."},{"name":"Gostenhof","level":"caution","note":"Mentioned as an area to be aware of, potentially higher petty crime."},{"name":"Südstadt","level":"caution","note":"Mentioned as an area to be aware of, potentially higher petty crime."}]}}