{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/serbia/novi-sad","updatedAt":"2026-08-05T07:27:45.320Z","place":{"city":"Novi Sad","country":"Serbia","countryCode":"RS","lat":45.25167,"lon":19.83694},"safety":{"score":68,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":69,"confidence":0.54,"caps":[],"databaseScore":65,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports indicate visitors generally feel comfortable walking during daylight, but many note heightened awareness of petty theft near festivals and transport hubs.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":76,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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but elevated petty theft risk in crowded spots; recent protests and festival-season scams are the main current concerns.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed or violent robbery against tourists is rare; most incidents involve opportunistic mugging in poorly lit peripheral areas after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in busy squares, bus stations and during the EXIT Festival, particularly around Liberty Square and the riverfront promenade"},"safeAreas":["Stari Grad","Petrovaradin","Liberty Square / Pedestrian Zone"],"avoidAreas":["Rakovica (high gang activity)","Detelinara (petty‑theft hotspot after dark)"],"scams":["Fake accommodation bookings during EXIT Festival","Unauthorised taxi overcharging near transit hubs","Pickpocketing in crowded markets and festival areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Stari Grad","level":"safe","note":"central historic core, well‑patrolled, tourist‑friendly, low crime; avoid isolated side streets after dark"},{"name":"Petrovaradin","level":"safe","note":"fortress and riverfront area, heavy foot traffic, police presence; stay alert on empty stretches late at night"},{"name":"Liberty Square / Pedestrian Zone","level":"safe","note":"main shopping and cafe hub, constant crowds, visible security; petty pickpocketing possible in dense crowds"},{"name":"Detelinara","level":"caution","note":"residential district with higher petty‑theft reports; safe in daylight, avoid dimly lit alleys after dark"},{"name":"Sremska Kamenica","level":"caution","note":"quiet residential area, occasional scams reported near bus stops; use reputable taxis"},{"name":"Rakovica","level":"avoid","note":"known for gang‑related activity and drug markets; high risk of confrontations, especially at night"}]}}