{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/netherlands/maastricht","updatedAt":"2026-08-10T16:58:19.887Z","place":{"city":"Maastricht","country":"Netherlands","countryCode":"NL","lat":50.84833,"lon":5.68889},"safety":{"score":90,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":96,"confidence":0.63,"caps":[],"databaseScore":90,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling safe walking around the historic centre during daylight and at night, with only minor concerns about petty theft in crowded areas.","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":93,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Airbnb listings targeting tourists"],"zones":[{"name":"Binnenstad","level":"safe","note":"City centre is heavily patrolled, well-lit, and crowded with tourists and locals; violent crime is rare."},{"name":"Sint Servaas","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate foot traffic; pickpocketing incidents reported in evenings near parks."},{"name":"Eijsden","level":"safe","note":"Quiet suburban district with low crime rates and active community watch."},{"name":"Wittevrouwen","level":"caution","note":"Student hub with vibrant nightlife; alcohol‑related disturbances increase after dark."},{"name":"Limmel","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with limited lighting and few witnesses; recent muggings recorded in July 2026."}]}}