{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/italy/como","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:22:48.357Z","place":{"city":"Como","country":"Italy","countryCode":"IT","lat":45.80819,"lon":9.0832},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe walking alone during daylight, though some express caution after dark in less‑populated districts.","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":84,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Montenegro, The Republic of North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ,","distanceKm":343},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in France","distanceKm":347},{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Italy","distanceKm":399},{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in France","distanceKm":414}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Lake Como is one of Italy’s safest tourist destinations for visitors.","summary":"The composite safety index of 84 reflects low violent crime, strong emergency response, and high public confidence, while recent dossier data confirm few incidents and widespread perception of safety among travelers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; isolated incidents have been reported in poorly lit peripheral neighborhoods after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in busy tourist zones such as the Como historic centre, ferry terminals and market squares, especially during summer festivals."},"safeAreas":["Como Centro","Bellagio","Varenna","Cernobbio","Moltrasio"],"avoidAreas":["Riva San Vitale (high petty crime near ferry docks and nightlife)","Punta di Lecco (remote outskirts with minimal patrols)"],"scams":["Fake police or security scams asking for ID or money","Distraction thefts such as spilling drinks or offering unsolicited help","Overpriced taxi rides and rigged shell‑game scams near ferry docks"],"zones":[{"name":"Como Centro","level":"safe","note":"High foot traffic, police presence, low violent crime, but watch pickpockets in crowded areas"},{"name":"Bellagio","level":"safe","note":"Tourist hub with strong police visibility and low crime, though summer crowds increase petty theft risk"},{"name":"Varenna","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with very low crime, but limited lighting after dark in narrow streets"},{"name":"Cernobbio","level":"caution","note":"Popular lakeside town with elevated tourist activity; avoid isolated lakeside paths after dark"},{"name":"Moltrasio","level":"caution","note":"Scenic hillside village with limited nighttime lighting; stay alert in secluded spots"},{"name":"Blevio","level":"caution","note":"Small municipality with sparse patrols; avoid wandering alone after sunset near industrial zones"},{"name":"Riva San Vitale","level":"avoid","note":"High petty crime rate near ferry docks and nightlife; frequent pickpocketing incidents reported"},{"name":"Punta di Lecco","level":"avoid","note":"Remote outskirts with minimal police presence; isolated areas pose safety concerns after dark"}]}}