{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/netherlands/rotterdam","updatedAt":"2026-09-18T20:31:19.790Z","place":{"city":"Rotterdam","country":"Netherlands","countryCode":"NL","lat":51.9225,"lon":4.47917},"safety":{"score":87,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":88,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe during daylight hours across most neighborhoods, with nighttime unease limited to specific districts; recent surveys indicate high satisfaction with public space safety","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":84,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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nearby","value":24.214687064,"display":"24 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2022","score":65,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":26,"display":"September: highs ~26°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":80,"display":"80 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":80,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global 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 — Rotterdam is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but notable pickpocketing risks and occasional localized unrest requiring vigilance.","summary":"Rotterdam benefits from strong institutions, low homicide rates, and good infrastructure, yielding a composite safety index of 79/100. While terrorism concerns prompt Level 2 advisories from some governments, day-to-day safety for tourists is high, with petty theft being the primary concern in crowded areas and recent incidents reflecting isolated events rather than pervasive danger.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is rare; muggings mostly occur late at night in poorly lit areas like Spangen or Charlois, not targeting tourists routinely"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in crowded trams, trains, Markthal, and around Central Station, especially during rush hour"},"safeAreas":["Kop van Zuid","Delfshaven"],"avoidAreas":["Spangen (especially after dark)","Charlois (day and night due to petty crime risk)","Hillesluis (avoid after dark)"],"scams":["Fake charity collectors near tourist sites","Unlicensed taxi drivers overcharging or taking longer routes","Drug runners approaching foreign-plated cars near highways and city edges"],"zones":[{"name":"Centrum","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe by day; pickpocketing risk in shopping areas and tram hubs; avoid Stadhuisplein late night due to occasional fights."},{"name":"Kop van Zuid","level":"safe","note":"Modern waterfront district with low crime; well-patrolled and popular with tourists; safe day and night."},{"name":"Delfshaven","level":"safe","note":"Historic area with relaxed atmosphere; minimal crime reports; safe for visitors at all times."},{"name":"Spangen","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of petty crime and occasional unrest; Wikivoyage and recent local sources advise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Charlois","level":"avoid","note":"Documented social challenges and higher petty theft; avoid at night; daytime visits require heightened awareness."},{"name":"Hillesluis","level":"avoid","note":"Often grouped with Charlois and Spangen for safety concerns; increased risk of opportunistic crime; best avoided after dark."},{"name":"Noord","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with mixed safety; petty crime reported near transit hubs; exercise caution, particularly at night."},{"name":"Feijenoord","level":"caution","note":"Home to Feyenoord stadium; match days can bring crowds and disorder; otherwise moderate risk, stay alert for pickpocketing."}]}}