{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/romania/timisoara","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T14:55:07.465Z","place":{"city":"Timișoara","country":"Romania","countryCode":"RO","lat":45.75372,"lon":21.22571},"safety":{"score":82,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":89,"confidence":0.66,"caps":[],"databaseScore":81,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe day-to-day, particularly in central districts, citing low violent crime and a welcoming atmosphere; standard urban awareness is advised.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":82,"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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":2.6,"display":"2.6%","year":"2019","score":92,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0,"display":"0 recorded","year":"2021","score":100,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":9.6,"display":"9.6 / 100k","year":"2021","score":67,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":68.6083999,"display":"69/100","year":"2024","score":69,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":63.3515938,"display":"63/100","year":"2024","score":63,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":48.3805649,"display":"48/100","year":"2024","score":48,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":59.4705016,"display":"59/100","year":"2024","score":59,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":60.9104172,"display":"61/100","year":"2024","score":61,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":63.6290088,"display":"64/100","year":"2024","score":64,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":250849,"display":"251k residents","year":null,"score":83,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":33.1,"display":"33.1 / 100","year":null,"score":74,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.36,"display":"0.36 / 100k","year":"2025","score":87,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":20,"display":"20.0%","year":"2021","score":58,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":58,"display":"US AQI 58 · Moderate","year":null,"score":86,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":72.322022233,"display":"72 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2022","score":92,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":36,"display":"August: highs ~36°C · high heat","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":4,"display":"4 active alerts · Wildfire (orange)","year":null,"score":60,"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"}],"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":"Wildfire","severity":"orange","title":"forest fire notification in Serbia","distanceKm":99},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Montenegro","distanceKm":403},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia","distanceKm":414},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Albania","distanceKm":433}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Timișoara is one of Romania's safest cities for visitors, with low violent crime and standard precautions sufficient for most travelers.","summary":"Timișoara benefits from Romania's strong institutional safety scores and low homicide rate, though governance indicators show room for improvement. Visitor sentiment is positive, with petty theft and scams being the primary concerns in crowded areas and transport hubs. Recent dossier items confirm ongoing tourism growth and no notable safety incidents specific to travelers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for visitors; incidents, if any, occur sporadically in poorly lit outskirts at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in tourist areas, markets, and on public transport; highest risk in Piata Victoriei and around the main train station."},"safeAreas":["Timisoara Center","Braytim - Timișoara Sud","Bastion","Iosefin","Cetate"],"avoidAreas":["Mehala (higher petty theft and scams; avoid poorly lit areas after dark)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging by unlicensed drivers","Fake police or document checks","Distraction scams in crowded areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Timisoara Center","level":"safe","note":"Historic core with strong police presence, excellent lighting, and low violent crime; petty theft possible in crowds."},{"name":"Braytim - Timișoara Sud","level":"safe","note":"Modern residential area with good infrastructure and safety score 85/100; remain alert after dark as night score drops to 35/100."},{"name":"Bastion","level":"safe","note":"Central historic zone with tourist amenities and safety score 80/100; pickpocketing reported in crowded spots."},{"name":"Circumvalațiunii","level":"caution","note":"Student-heavy area; noisy and distant from cafés; higher reports of petty crime and scams targeting expats."},{"name":"Freidorf","level":"caution","note":"Residential district on city outskirts; generally safe by day but limited public transport late at night increases risk."},{"name":"Iosefin","level":"safe","note":"Historic neighborhood with trendy bars and cultural venues; well-lit and patrolled, safe during evening hours."},{"name":"Mehala","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of petty theft and scams; avoid poorly lit side streets after dark, especially near transport hubs."},{"name":"Cetate","level":"safe","note":"Administrative and commercial center with regular patrols; safe for visitors but watch for distraction scams in plazas."}]}}