{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/romania/brasov","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T06:53:12.377Z","place":{"city":"Brasov","country":"Romania","countryCode":"RO","lat":45.64861,"lon":25.60613},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.63,"caps":[],"databaseScore":82,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and review sites describe Brasov as welcoming and safe, with visitors feeling comfortable walking alone after dark in the historic centre","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":81,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While petty crime like pickpocketing occurs in crowded tourist zones, violent crime against visitors is extremely rare. Recent traveler reports confirm visitors feel safe walking alone after dark in the historic centre.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery against visitors are extremely rare and typically limited to isolated altercations far from tourist zones"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur mainly in the crowded Old Town, around the train station, and during peak festival days"},"safeAreas":["Old Town (Centrul Vechi)","Schei District","Cetățuia Hill Area"],"avoidAreas":["Blajului District (due to seasonal pickpocketing spikes and reduced night patrols)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging by unofficial drivers near transit hubs","Fake police checks demanding on-the-spot fines","Currency exchange scams offering poor rates at stations","QR code parking fraud in Bucharest (relevant for day-trippers)","Bran Castle day-tour reseller scams selling invalid or overpriced tickets"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town (Centrul Vechi)","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled historic centre; pickpocketing risk in crowded areas like Council Square during peak season"},{"name":"Schei District","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with historical churches; generally safe day and night"},{"name":"Bartolomeu","level":"caution","note":"Lively area with cafes and student life; watch for petty theft near transit hubs after dark"},{"name":"Tâmpa Mountain Base","level":"caution","note":"Popular hiking access point; stay on marked trails and be alert for bears near forest edges"},{"name":"Râșnov Road Corridor","level":"caution","note":"Route to nearby Rasnov Fortress; unofficial taxis may overcharge, especially near train station"},{"name":"Blajului District","level":"avoid","note":"Reports of increased pickpocketing during spring festival 2026; less police presence at night"},{"name":"Cetățuia Hill Area","level":"safe","note":"Tourist fortress with panoramic views; well-lit and monitored, safe for daytime visits"}]}}