{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/norway/oslo","updatedAt":"2026-08-28T19:03:58.507Z","place":{"city":"Oslo","country":"Norway","countryCode":"NO","lat":59.91273,"lon":10.74609},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":87,"travellerSentiment":{"score":70,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling safe during daylight hours, though some note heightened vigilance needed on crowded trams and in nightlife zones after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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~19°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":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts","year":null,"score":97,"source":"US State Dept · Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":2,"display":"High risk","year":null,"score":45,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":88,"display":"88 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":88,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global 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While petty theft and pickpocketing occur in tourist zones and on public transport, serious incidents involving travelers are rare. Visitors report feeling safe during the day and generally secure at night with basic precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging is uncommon but can occur late at night in nightlife districts such as Grünerløkka and near the Akerselva river after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing is frequent on Oslo Central Station platforms, Oslo Metro during rush hour, and in tourist hotspots like Karl Johans gate"},"safeAreas":["Frogner/Majorstuen","Aker Brygge","Majorstuen"],"avoidAreas":["Grønland/Tøyen (avoid after dark due to muggings, rape incidents and drug dealing)","Stovner (avoid at night due to elevated robbery and assault risk)","Holmlia (avoid at night due to higher property crime and violent incidents)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging, especially at airports and hotels","Fake fjord tour bookings","ATM skimming devices","Street betting or 'guessing game' scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Sentrum (City Center)","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with police presence; watch for pickpocketing on Karl Johans gate and near attractions, especially crowded trams"},{"name":"Grünerløkka","level":"caution","note":"Trendy area with vibrant nightlife; generally safe but petty theft and mugging risk increases late at night in isolated spots"},{"name":"Frogner/Majorstuen","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential area with Vigeland Park and embassy district; very low crime, safe day and night"},{"name":"Grønland/Tøyen","level":"avoid","note":"Higher concentration of drug-related activity; avoid after dark due to muggings, rape incidents and drug dealing along Akerselva river"},{"name":"Stovner","level":"avoid","note":"Working-class northeastern district; locals advise against visiting at night due to elevated robbery and assault risk"},{"name":"Holmlia","level":"avoid","note":"Southern working-class area; higher incidence of property crime and violent incidents after dark; avoid at night"},{"name":"Aker Brygge","level":"safe","note":"Modern waterfront district with restaurants and nightlife; safe but watch belongings in crowded bars and near popular venues"},{"name":"Majorstuen","level":"safe","note":"Well-connected residential and commercial zone; low crime, excellent transit links, safe for walking day and night"}]}}