{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/slovakia/kosice","updatedAt":"2026-09-27T16:32:39.308Z","place":{"city":"Košice","country":"Slovakia","countryCode":"SK","lat":48.71441,"lon":21.25802},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and local forums describe a relaxed atmosphere and high comfort walking alone after dark, with only minor concerns about petty theft","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":76,"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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Visitor reports describe a relaxed atmosphere and high comfort walking alone after dark, though pickpocketing occurs in crowded areas like Hlavná Street and the central market. Tourist-targeted scams are noted as an occasional concern.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare and virtually nonexistent for visitors"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in busy tourist zones such as Hlavná Street and the central market"},"safeAreas":["Staré Mesto (Old Town)","Juh (South)","Sever (North)"],"avoidAreas":["Luník IX (avoid due to higher petty crime risk, especially after dark)"],"scams":["Street scams targeting tourists","Rental vehicle break-ins"],"zones":[{"name":"Staré Mesto (Old Town)","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, patrolled historic centre; pickpocketing possible in crowds but violent crime rare."},{"name":"Juh (South)","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime; feels comfortable walking alone after dark."},{"name":"Sever (North)","level":"safe","note":"Quiet neighbourhood; standard precautions advised after dark in isolated spots."},{"name":"Západ (West)","level":"caution","note":"Industrial zones; avoid poorly lit streets late at night despite overall safety."},{"name":"Východ (East)","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential/industrial; stick to main routes after dark."},{"name":"Luník IX","level":"avoid","note":"Socio-economic challenges; higher petty crime risk, especially after dark."},{"name":"Hlavná Street area","level":"caution","note":"Pickpocketing and scams target tourists in crowded zones; keep valuables secure."},{"name":"Train station vicinity","level":"caution","note":"Busy with commuters; bag snatching possible; remain alert with belongings."}]}}