{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/italy/bologna","updatedAt":"2026-09-19T05:51:11.054Z","place":{"city":"Bologna","country":"Italy","countryCode":"IT","lat":44.49381,"lon":11.33875},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark (76% feel safe) and appreciate the lively student presence; nightlife areas are considered secure with standard precautions.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":79,"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":81,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":392},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Italy","distanceKm":500}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Bologna is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but moderate pickpocketing risk in crowded areas and occasional protests requiring vigilance.","summary":"Bologna's safety profile shows low violent crime (homicide rate 0.6/100k) and strong health/environment scores, though official advisories urge increased caution due to terrorism risks Italy-wide. Petty crime like pickpocketing concentrates around transport hubs and tourist zones, while recent protests stem from isolated incidents and do not target tourists.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists; isolated incidents occur in peripheral districts after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Common near Bologna Centrale, Piazza XX Settembre, and on busy bus routes during peak hours; keep valuables secured."},"safeAreas":["Centro Storico","Bolognina","San Vitale","Porto / Saragozza"],"avoidAreas":["Corticella (avoid at night due to petty crime and scams)"],"scams":["Friendship bracelet pickpocket scam","Taxi overcharging","Fake charity petitions","Restaurant menu switching","Accommodation booking fraud"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Storico","level":"safe","note":"Very safe during day and well-lit at night; extensive porticoes and constant student/tourist presence deter crime."},{"name":"Università / Via Zamboni","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe due to high student activity but can be noisy at night around bars; pickpocketing risk in crowded areas."},{"name":"Bologna Centrale vicinity","level":"caution","note":"Pickpocketing and petty theft common near train station and on public transport; remain vigilant with belongings."},{"name":"Bolognina","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low crime rates and regular police patrols; considered safe by locals and expats."},{"name":"San Vitale","level":"safe","note":"Family-friendly with beautiful parks, low crime, and regular patrols; ideal for longer stays."},{"name":"Porto / Saragozza","level":"safe","note":"Residential zone with strong community feel, low violent crime, and good lighting; safe day and night."},{"name":"Navile","level":"caution","note":"Industrial and peripheral zone; mugging risk increases after dark, though incidents against tourists are rare."},{"name":"Corticella","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of petty crime and scams targeting tourists; avoid at night and remain alert to distraction thefts."}]}}