{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/portugal/lisbon","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T14:35:16.635Z","place":{"city":"Lisbon","country":"Portugal","countryCode":"PT","lat":38.72509,"lon":-9.1498},"safety":{"score":88,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.67,"caps":[],"databaseScore":88,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors consistently report feeling safe in Lisbon, with violent crime rare and most issues limited to petty theft; solo travelers, families, and LGBTQ+ visitors generally report positive experiences.","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":84,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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weather","value":28,"display":"September: highs ~28°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Flood (green)","year":null,"score":96,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts","year":null,"score":100,"source":"CA / US"}],"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":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Spain","distanceKm":264}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Lisbon remains one of Europe's safest capitals for visitors, with violent crime rare and pickpocketing the primary concern.","summary":"Lisbon's composite safety index of 88/100 reflects very low homicide rates, strong institutions, and minimal terrorism risk. While petty theft like pickpocketing and bag-snatching occurs in crowded tourist areas, visitors generally report feeling safe day-to-day with basic precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging risk to visitors is low overall but increases at night in Bairro Alto, Santos, and Intendente-Martim Moniz; avoid isolated backstreets after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are the main risks, concentrated on Tram 28, crowded metro stations, Time Out Market, and popular viewpoints during peak hours."},"safeAreas":["Belém","Alfama","Parque das Nações"],"avoidAreas":["Intendente-Martim Moniz (avoid at night due to drug activity and prostitution)"],"scams":["Fake drug sellers offering 'hash' or 'chocolate' in downtown areas like Rua Augusta","ATM distraction theft where groups force users away after PIN entry to withdraw cash","Taxi overcharging or meter manipulation, especially from airport or tourist zones","Tuk-tuk overcharging in Alfama and other historic neighborhoods"],"zones":[{"name":"Belém","level":"safe","note":"Historic riverside district with low crime, popular with tourists and well-patrolled."},{"name":"Alfama","level":"safe","note":"Oldest neighborhood; generally safe by day, watch for pickpockets in crowded tram and viewpoint areas."},{"name":"Baixa","level":"caution","note":"Central downtown; safe by day, but backstreets can see muggings at night after offices close."},{"name":"Bairro Alto","level":"caution","note":"Lively nightlife area; pickpocketing and petty theft common, especially late at night."},{"name":"Cais do Sodré","level":"caution","note":"Nightlife hub with increased risk of bag-snatching and scams after dark; exercise caution late evening."},{"name":"Intendente-Martim Moniz","level":"avoid","note":"Known for drug activity and prostitution; higher risk of trouble at night, though daytime is relatively safe."},{"name":"Santos","level":"caution","note":"Nightlife and dining area; instances of robbery and drug-related issues reported, particularly after dark."},{"name":"Parque das Nações","level":"safe","note":"Modern Expo district; very safe, well-lit, low crime, popular with families and business travelers."}]}}