{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/greece/athens","updatedAt":"2026-08-28T13:38:21.185Z","place":{"city":"Athens","country":"Greece","countryCode":"GR","lat":37.98376,"lon":23.72784},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":76,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers report feeling safe during daylight hours but note occasional tension in crowded markets and on public transport; many recommend sticking to well-known neighborhoods like Plaka and Koukaki for evening strolls.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":68,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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though petty crime remains concentrated in crowded tourist zones and on public transport. Visitors report feeling safe during daylight but advise vigilance in markets, Metro stations, and after dark in nightlife districts.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but have risen slightly near nightlife districts after dark; isolated stabbing incidents reported near Acropolis in July 2026"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Frequent in tourist hubs such as Monastiraki, Syntagma, Acropolis queue, and on Metro lines, especially during crowded boarding"},"safeAreas":["Plaka","Koukaki","Kolonaki"],"avoidAreas":["Omonia (elevated robbery and scam risk, especially at night)","Exarcheia (frequent clashes with police, tear gas, avoid demonstrations)"],"scams":["Fake police demanding passports and wallets after a 'friendly stranger' offers directions (Omonia, Syntagma, Plaka)","Taxi overcharging or unnecessary long routes, especially from the airport","Friendship bracelet or 'free gift' scams leading to demands for payment in Monastiraki and Plaka"],"zones":[{"name":"Plaka","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-friendly historic area with strong police presence; petty theft possible in crowds."},{"name":"Koukaki","level":"safe","note":"Residential neighborhood near Acropolis; low violent crime, popular with visitors."},{"name":"Kolonaki","level":"safe","note":"Upscale district with low crime; vigilance advised against pickpockets in busy streets."},{"name":"Monastiraki","level":"caution","note":"High pickpocketing risk in markets and Metro; keep valuables secure, especially during daytime."},{"name":"Syntagma","level":"caution","note":"Central square prone to demonstrations and bag snatching; avoid protests and night-time isolation."},{"name":"Omonia","level":"avoid","note":"Elevated robbery and scam risk; fake police incidents reported; avoid at night and remain alert."},{"name":"Exarcheia","level":"avoid","note":"Frequent anarchist clashes with police; tear gas and arrests possible; avoid demonstrations and night-time."},{"name":"Psiri","level":"caution","note":"Nightlife area with moderate mugging risk after dark; stick to well-lit streets and licensed venues."}]}}