{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/italy/pisa","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T16:42:38.462Z","place":{"city":"Pisa","country":"Italy","countryCode":"IT","lat":43.70853,"lon":10.4036},"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 Pisa, reflecting generally positive day-to-day safety perceptions, though standard urban precautions are advised after dark.","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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France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Montenegro, The Republic of North Macedonia, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine,","distanceKm":464}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Pisa is one of Italy's safest destinations for tourists, with low violent crime and effective policing, though pickpocketing and petty scams occur in crowded tourist zones.","summary":"Pisa's safety profile is strong: homicide rate is very low (0.6 per 100k), terrorism deaths are zero, and visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark at 76%. The main risks are petty theft and scams targeting distracted tourists, particularly around the Leaning Tower and Pisa Centrale station. Violent crime against visitors is extremely rare.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery against visitors are extremely rare; most incidents occur late at night in poorly lit areas near the train station."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag snatching are common in crowded tourist zones, especially around the Leaning Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, and Pisa Centrale station."},"safeAreas":["Historic Centre (Centro Storico)","San Antonio","San Martino"],"avoidAreas":["Porta a Mare (industrial zone west of city; sparse population, limited lighting, higher risk of opportunistic crime at night)"],"scams":["Unsolicited 'help' with luggage or directions that turns into a demand for payment","Street vendors selling counterfeit goods (sunglasses, umbrellas, luxury items) who may become pushy or aggressive","Taxi overcharging from unofficial ranks or unmetered rides","Fake tour operators or accommodation scams targeting budget travelers"],"zones":[{"name":"Piazza dei Miracoli (Leaning Tower area)","level":"caution","note":"Well-patrolled but pickpocketing and scams target distracted tourists, especially near vendors."},{"name":"Historic Centre (Centro Storico)","level":"safe","note":"Compact, walkable, student-populated area around Piazza Dante and Corso Italia; safe day and night."},{"name":"Pisa Centrale Station area","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft and scams reported; avoid quiet side streets after midnight despite police presence."},{"name":"San Antonio","level":"safe","note":"Residential district south of Arno; low crime, local life, minimal tourist scams."},{"name":"San Martino","level":"safe","note":"Quiet eastern neighbourhood near university; well-lit, popular with students, low incident reports."},{"name":"Lungarni (Arno riverbanks)","level":"caution","note":"Scenic but poorly lit stretches after dark; pickpocketing possible in crowds during evening strolls."},{"name":"Porta a Mare","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone west of city; sparse population, limited lighting, higher risk of opportunistic crime at night."}]}}