{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/netherlands/amsterdam","updatedAt":"2026-09-28T12:40:12.907Z","place":{"city":"Amsterdam","country":"Netherlands","countryCode":"NL","lat":52.37403,"lon":4.88969},"safety":{"score":88,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.66,"caps":[],"databaseScore":89,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Most tourists report feeling safer in Amsterdam than in Barcelona, Paris, Rome or London, citing visible police and low violent crime, though petty theft remains a concern in tourist zones.","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":88,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Amsterdam remains one of Europe's safest capitals for visitors, with violent crime rare but pickpocketing and scams persistent in tourist zones.","summary":"Amsterdam's safety profile is strong overall, with low homicide and terrorism risk, but visitors face moderate pickpocketing risks in crowded areas and occasional scams targeting tourists. Recent incidents include isolated violence and protests, though these do not broadly affect traveler safety.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery and mugging are rare and typically not directed at tourists; incidents, when they occur, are more common in poorly lit outskirts at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common tourist risks, especially on trams, trains, at Centraal Station, and in crowded areas like Dam Square and the Red Light District."},"safeAreas":["Jordaan","De Pijp","Oud-West","Amsterdam Noord","Zuid (Oud-Zuid and Museumplein)"],"avoidAreas":["Bijlmer (Amsterdam Zuidoost) - higher crime incidence, avoid at night"],"scams":["Fake police demanding fines or passport checks","Overpriced or unofficial taxis at Schiphol and Centraal Station","Distraction theft using map or sign requests near Dam Square"],"zones":[{"name":"Jordaan","level":"safe","note":"Popular residential area with low crime; pickpocketing rare but stay alert on busy weekends."},{"name":"De Pijp","level":"safe","note":"Lively student and expat neighbourhood; violent crime uncommon, watch for bike theft and petty scams near markets."},{"name":"Oud-West","level":"safe","note":"Trendy and well-patrolled; safe day and night, but avoid leaving valuables unattended in cafes."},{"name":"Centrum (Dam Square and surrounding)","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hotspot with frequent pickpocketing and bag-snatching, especially on trams and in crowds; exercise increased caution after dark."},{"name":"Red Light District (De Wallen)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe but elevated pickpocketing and scam risks; avoid confrontations and stay aware of surroundings, particularly late at night."},{"name":"Amsterdam Noord","level":"safe","note":"Residential and up-and-coming; low violent crime, but occasional reports of theft in isolated areas—use well-lit paths at night."},{"name":"Zuid (Oud-Zuid and Museumplein)","level":"safe","note":"Affluent and secure; home to major museums, very low crime, but watch for pickpockets near Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum."},{"name":"Bijlmer (Amsterdam Zuidoost)","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of petty crime and occasional violent incidents; avoid at night unless using trusted transport to specific venues like Johan Cruijff Arena for events."}]}}