{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/montenegro/kotor","updatedAt":"2026-09-19T20:47:24.945Z","place":{"city":"Kotor","country":"Montenegro","countryCode":"ME","lat":42.42067,"lon":18.76825},"safety":{"score":82,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":89,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":81,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors consistently report feeling very safe walking alone during day and night, with high comfort levels in public spaces and low fear of crime","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":90,"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":275},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Italy","distanceKm":402},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Italy","distanceKm":410}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Kotor remains one of the safest coastal towns in Montenegro for visitors, with low violent crime and strong police presence.","summary":"Kotor benefits from Montenegro's strong safety indicators, including near-zero homicide rates and high daytime safety perceptions. While petty theft like pickpocketing occurs in crowded areas such as the Old Town and waterfront, violent crime against tourists is rare. Recent incidents are limited to isolated robberies and ongoing clan-related violence that does not typically affect visitors.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is rare; isolated incidents occur, mostly targeting locals in residential areas, not tourists"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in crowded spots like Kotor Old Town, especially during peak cruise ship arrivals"},"safeAreas":["Stari Grad (Old Town)","Dobrota","Prčanj","Perast"],"avoidAreas":["Škaljari (avoid after dark due to poor lighting and isolated industrial setting)"],"scams":["Overcharging by unlicensed taxi drivers","Fake police officers demanding fines for minor infractions","Street vendors selling counterfeit goods or 'free' bracelets then demanding payment"],"zones":[{"name":"Stari Grad (Old Town)","level":"safe","note":"Heavily patrolled tourist zone; low violent crime but watch for pickpockets in crowds"},{"name":"Dobrota","level":"safe","note":"Residential waterfront area with low crime; popular with expats and long-term visitors"},{"name":"Prčanj","level":"safe","note":"Quiet eastern suburb along the bay; minimal crime and good lighting at night"},{"name":"Risan","level":"caution","note":"Historic town west of Kotor; generally safe but fewer patrols after dark and occasional petty theft"},{"name":"Perast","level":"safe","note":"Well-preserved baroque town; low crime and active community watch, especially in summer"},{"name":"Muo","level":"caution","note":"Small village near cruise port; moderate pickpocket risk during ship arrivals/departures"},{"name":"Kotor Cruise Port Area","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic from ships increases opportunistic theft; secure valuables during disembarkation"},{"name":"Škaljari","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone south of Old Town; poorly lit at night and not recommended for solo visitors after dark"}]}}