{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/latvia/jurmala","updatedAt":"2026-09-05T19:38:10.942Z","place":{"city":"Jūrmala","country":"Latvia","countryCode":"LV","lat":56.968,"lon":23.77038},"safety":{"score":87,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":87,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor reports describe feeling safe walking in Jūrmala by day and night, with particular praise for the clean, well-maintained beaches and visible local patrols during summer months.","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":83,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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(Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":88,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global 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":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Lithuania","distanceKm":146}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Jūrmala is very safe for visitors, with low crime and strong official safety ratings.","summary":"Jūrmala benefits from Latvia’s strong institutional safety scores and a very low homicide rate, supported by government advisories urging only normal precautions. While petty crime like pickpocketing can occur in crowded summer areas, violent crime against tourists is rare. The city’s beach-town atmosphere and seasonal patrols contribute to a generally secure environment.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare and typically not targeted at visitors; incidents, if any, occur sporadically in poorly lit areas after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching pose a moderate risk in crowded beach zones, markets, and public transport during peak summer season."},"safeAreas":["Jomas iela","Dubulti","Lielupe","Pumpuri"],"avoidAreas":["Jaunķemeri (avoid at night due to poor lighting and isolated setting)"],"scams":["Overpriced drinks or fake 'friendly local' bar invitations leading to inflated bills","Unlicensed taxi drivers charging excessive fares, especially near transport hubs"],"zones":[{"name":"Jomas iela (Jomas Street)","level":"safe","note":"Main pedestrian promenade with shops and cafes; well-lit and patrolled, low crime."},{"name":"Dubulti","level":"safe","note":"Central residential area with beach access; quiet, family-friendly, minimal reported incidents."},{"name":"Majori","level":"caution","note":"Popular tourist zone near the beach; pickpocketing risk increases in summer crowds, especially around events."},{"name":"Lielupe","level":"safe","note":"Western residential district; low population density, good infrastructure, no recent crime reports."},{"name":"Bulduri","level":"caution","note":"Eastern seaside area; occasional vandalism reported in off-season, but generally safe during daylight."},{"name":"Jaunķemeri","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial-adjacent zone with limited lighting and sparse population; higher risk of petty theft and loitering at night."},{"name":"Kandavas iela vicinity","level":"caution","note":"Nightlife concentration near Kandavas and Lielāzes ielas; moderate risk of scams and altercations after dark."},{"name":"Pumpuri","level":"safe","note":"Northern residential area; well-maintained, close to nature trails, low incident reports, popular with locals."}]}}