{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/slovakia/spisska-nova-ves","updatedAt":"2026-09-27T17:01:09.304Z","place":{"city":"Spišská Nová Ves","country":"Slovakia","countryCode":"SK","lat":48.94464,"lon":20.56153},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Three-quarters of residents report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating strong day-to-day visitor confidence in personal safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":76,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":81,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Local data shows minimal street crime, and visitors report feeling secure walking alone after dark. The only current concern is a moderate frost warning for late September 2026, which poses no direct risk to travelers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; no recent incidents reported in the dossier targeting visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Bag-snatching and pickpocketing occur occasionally in crowded spots but are not a significant risk for visitors."},"safeAreas":["Historic Center"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake currency exchange offers","Restaurant menu overcharging","Taxi overcharging in tourist areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Historic Center","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with good visitor sentiment and low crime rates."},{"name":"Spišské Podhradie (nearby)","level":"safe","note":"A historic town nearby, considered safe for day trips."},{"name":"Slovenský Raj National Park (nearby)","level":"caution","note":"Safe for hiking during the day, but be aware of trail conditions and weather changes."},{"name":"Outer Residential Areas","level":"caution","note":"Petty crime like pickpocketing is more likely; exercise vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Industrial Zones","level":"caution","note":"Generally less populated and may have fewer amenities; stick to well-lit and frequented areas."}]}}