{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/greece/santorini","updatedAt":"2026-08-19T18:48:51.504Z","place":{"city":"Santorini","country":"Greece","countryCode":"GR","lat":36.40572,"lon":25.45682},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.63,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling safe walking around the island during daylight, though some express concern about heat and occasional scooter accidents; overall sentiment remains upbeat.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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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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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Santorini is safe for visitors, with low violent crime and well‑managed tourism infrastructure.","summary":"The composite safety index of 83/100 confirms Santorini is markedly safer than most countries; violent crime is rare and official advisories sit at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Risks are limited to traffic‑related incidents, ATV/scooter accidents, heat exposure, and occasional petty theft in crowded spots.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery against tourists is extremely rare; incidents are limited to isolated street altercations that are not common in tourist zones."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is uncommon but rises in hotspots such as Oia at sunset, Fira’s market, ferry terminals, and busy bus stops; keep bags closed and wallets in front pockets."},"safeAreas":["Kamari","Perissa","Pyrgos","Megalochori","Akrotiri"],"avoidAreas":["Exo Gonia (rental scam hotspot)","Akrotiri (rockfall and seismic risk)"],"scams":["Rental‑agency scams offering cheap ATV or scooter rentals with minimal insurance and demanding full payment for damage","Overpriced restaurant and bar bills at high‑traffic venues such as Oia’s sunset viewpoint and Fira’s main strip","Fake petition or distraction scams targeting tourists in crowded areas like the caldera path and ferry terminals"],"zones":[{"name":"Fira","level":"caution","note":"Busy nightlife hub with crowds and pickpocket risk after dark"},{"name":"Oia","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hotspot with dense crowds and cliff-edge hazards at sunset"},{"name":"Kamari","level":"safe","note":"Quiet beach area with low crime and good infrastructure"},{"name":"Perissa","level":"safe","note":"Popular beach with low crime and safe swimming conditions"},{"name":"Pyrgos","level":"safe","note":"Residential village with minimal tourist scams and stable safety"},{"name":"Exo Gonia","level":"caution","note":"Rental scam hotspot for ATVs and scooters with aggressive sales tactics"},{"name":"Megalochori","level":"safe","note":"Authentic village with low crime and few crowds"},{"name":"Akrotiri","level":"avoid","note":"Archaeological site prone to rockfalls and earthquake aftershocks"}]}}