{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/italy/perugia","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T13:11:54.891Z","place":{"city":"Perugia","country":"Italy","countryCode":"IT","lat":43.1122,"lon":12.38878},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"76% of visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark in Perugia, indicating a generally positive day-to-day safety perception among travelers","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":76,"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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Croatia","distanceKm":490}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Perugia is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but moderate pickpocketing and scam risks requiring standard precautions.","summary":"Perugia scores highly on homicide, terrorism, and environmental safety, with a composite index of 83/100 indicating it is safer than ~90% of countries. While violent crime against visitors is rare, petty theft and tourist-targeted scams occur, particularly in crowded areas and during peak season. Visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark at a rate of 76%, reflecting overall positive sentiment.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent robbery against visitors is rare and typically isolated, occurring late at night in poorly lit peripheral neighborhoods"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded tourist spots, bus terminals, and during peak summer festivals, especially around the historic centre and university districts"},"safeAreas":["Borgo Bello","Ponte San Giovanni","Elce","Monte Malbe"],"avoidAreas":["Fontivegge (exercise caution, especially at night due to petty theft and drug-related activity)"],"scams":["Friendship bracelet scams where strangers tie bracelets on wrists and demand payment","Taxi overcharging or fake police officers demanding fines for invented violations","Restaurant overcharging, especially on tourist menus or via hidden coperto charges","Ticket cons for attractions or events sold at inflated prices by unofficial vendors"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Storico (Historic Centre)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during day but pickpocketing risk in crowded areas like Piazza IV Novembre and Corso Vannucci, especially during festivals and student events"},{"name":"Borgo Bello","level":"safe","note":"Residential neighbourhood north of centre with low crime, popular with students and expats; well-lit streets and active community"},{"name":"Fontivegge","level":"avoid","note":"Area around Perugia railway station with higher reports of petty theft, drug activity, and vagrancy; exercise caution, especially at night"},{"name":"San Sisto","level":"caution","note":"University district with student population; generally safe but increased pickpocketing risk near transport hubs and during late-night gatherings"},{"name":"Ponte San Giovanni","level":"safe","note":"Western residential area with low crime rates, good local amenities, and minimal tourist-targeted incidents"},{"name":"Elce","level":"safe","note":"Southern residential zone with strong community presence, low violent crime, and minimal reports of tourist scams or theft"},{"name":"Monte Malbe","level":"safe","note":"Green, upscale area on city outskirts with very low crime, popular for hiking and residential living; minimal safety concerns"},{"name":"Pian di Massiano","level":"caution","note":"Area near sports facilities and MiniMetrò terminus; generally safe but isolated after dark with occasional reports of opportunistic theft"}]}}