{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/lithuania/klaipeda","updatedAt":"2026-08-27T00:10:58.220Z","place":{"city":"Klaipėda","country":"Lithuania","countryCode":"LT","lat":55.7068,"lon":21.13912},"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":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during the day and at night in well-lit districts, though some express mild concern about petty theft in busy markets.","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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":85,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":84,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":86,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":1,"label":"Exercise Normal Precautions","updated":"Tue, 28 Apr 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/lithuania-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-08-11T09:19:26Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security precautions","updated":"2026-08-11T09:10:25.0056137-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/lithuania"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":2.62779952622526,"display":"2.6 / 100k","year":"2023","score":81,"source":"World Bank Open 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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 Poland","distanceKm":320}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Klaipėda is very safe for visitors, with low violent crime and only minor petty-theft risks in crowded areas.","summary":"Klaipėda benefits from Lithuania's strong safety profile: homicide rate is well below global average, terrorism deaths are zero, and government advisories from the US, UK, and Canada all recommend only normal precautions. While visitors generally feel safe walking day and night, pickpocketing can occur in tourist-heavy spots like the Old Town and ferry terminals, especially during events.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery against visitors is extremely rare; limited to isolated altercations in poorly lit areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur most often in crowded tourist zones such as Klaipėda Old Town and during major festivals or market days."},"safeAreas":["Old Town (Senamiestis)","Smiltynė (Curonian Spit side)","Danė River waterfront","Giruliai residential district"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake taxi drivers overcharging tourists","Street vendors selling counterfeit goods"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town (Senamiestis)","level":"safe","note":"Historic centre with regular patrols, well-lit streets, low crime; ideal for daytime and evening visits."},{"name":"Smiltynė (Curonian Spit side)","level":"safe","note":"Popular beach and nature area; safe during daylight, avoid isolated dunes after dark."},{"name":"Danė River waterfront","level":"safe","note":"Lively promenade with cafes and events; petty theft possible in crowds but violent crime rare."},{"name":"Port area","level":"caution","note":"Industrial zone with limited lighting at night; stay alert for opportunistic theft near docks."},{"name":"Giruliai residential district","level":"safe","note":"Quiet suburb with low crime; well-connected by public transport, safe day and night."},{"name":"Šilutės Road corridor","level":"caution","note":"Ongoing roadworks (Jun 2026) may cause detours and congestion; watch for construction hazards."},{"name":"Central railway station vicinity","level":"caution","note":"Pickpocketing reported in crowded areas; keep valuables secure, especially during arrivals/departures."}]}}