{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/poland/warsaw","updatedAt":"2026-09-17T19:04:10.443Z","place":{"city":"Warsaw","country":"Poland","countryCode":"PL","lat":52.22977,"lon":21.01178},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":85,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Very Safe","summary":"Travelers generally report feeling safe in Warsaw, with many highlighting its low violent crime rates and welcoming atmosphere, though awareness of petty crime and scams is advised.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"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":80,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":85,"display":"85 / 100 (Very Safe)","year":null,"score":85,"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 — Warsaw is a safe European capital for visitors, with low violent crime and a low overall risk profile.","summary":"Warsaw is considered safe, with violent crime rates lower than many Western European capitals. The primary risks for travelers are petty theft and common scams, rather than serious violence. Official advisories recommend exercising normal precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime, including mugging and armed robbery, is uncommon against tourists in Warsaw."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are the main concerns, particularly on crowded public transport (e.g., bus 175) and in busy tourist areas like the Old Town."},"safeAreas":["Śródmieście (City Centre)","Stare Miasto (Old Town)","Ochota","Wola","Bemowo"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Unlicensed airport taxis and overcharging taxi drivers from the train station.","Bar girl scams and nightlife scams, particularly in areas with lax entry policies.","ATM fee traps and currency exchange scams (kantors).","Pickpocketing on crowded public transport, especially bus 175 from the airport and trams in tourist areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Śródmieście (City Centre)","level":"safe","note":"Main tourist area with strong police presence; petty theft possible in crowds."},{"name":"Stare Miasto (Old Town)","level":"safe","note":"Historic core, very safe during day; pickpocket risk in peak tourist hours."},{"name":"Praga-Północ","level":"caution","note":"Up-and-coming, generally safe but exercise extra caution at night in less familiar areas."},{"name":"Praga-Południe","level":"caution","note":"Residential, improving safety; avoid poorly lit side streets after dark."},{"name":"Ochota","level":"safe","note":"Quiet, residential west of centre; low crime, good for families."},{"name":"Wola","level":"safe","note":"Business district with growing safety; normal precautions advised."},{"name":"Śródmieście (around Warszawa Centralna station)","level":"caution","note":"Transit hub; watch for pickpockets and unlicensed taxi touts, especially at night."},{"name":"Bemowo","level":"safe","note":"Western residential area; low incident rate, standard safety applies."}]}}