{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/lithuania/kaunas","updatedAt":"2026-08-27T02:52:44.388Z","place":{"city":"Kaunas","country":"Lithuania","countryCode":"LT","lat":54.90156,"lon":23.90909},"safety":{"score":87,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.65,"caps":[],"databaseScore":87,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers report feeling safe both day and night in central Kaunas, citing low crime and helpful locals, though some note caution is needed around bars and stations late at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":80,"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":77,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Visitors generally feel secure day and night in central districts, but should remain alert around stations and nightlife zones after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is rare and not a typical risk for visitors; incidents, if any, occur near isolated areas or late-night station zones."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs on buses and in crowded tourist spots like Old Town and station areas; keep valuables secure and out of sight."},"safeAreas":["Kaunas Old Town (Senamiestis)","Laisvės Alėja (Freedom Avenue)","Žaliakalnis","New Town (Naujamiestis)","Šančiai"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake taxi drivers overcharging tourists","Street vendors selling counterfeit goods"],"zones":[{"name":"Kaunas Old Town (Senamiestis)","level":"safe","note":"Historic center with Kaunas Castle and City Hall Square, very safe and well-patrolled day and night."},{"name":"Laisvės Alėja (Freedom Avenue)","level":"safe","note":"Main pedestrian avenue with shops and cafes, very safe during the day with good lighting and foot traffic."},{"name":"Žaliakalnis","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with universities and parks, generally safe; petty theft possible in crowded spots."},{"name":"Kaunas Railway Station area","level":"caution","note":"Can be rough at night; watch for petty theft and drunken behavior after crowds thin out."},{"name":"New Town (Naujamiestis)","level":"safe","note":"Central business district with shopping centers, safe during day; remain alert at night in less busy zones."},{"name":"Paneriai","level":"caution","note":"Industrial/residential mix; higher petty crime reports, especially after dark; avoid isolated areas at night."},{"name":"Vilijampolė","level":"caution","note":"Historic Jewish quarter; generally safe but exercise caution at night due to occasional petty crime and poor lighting in parts."},{"name":"Šančiai","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low crime; safe for visitors, especially near parks and churches."}]}}