{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/spain/seville","updatedAt":"2026-09-23T14:04:54.947Z","place":{"city":"Seville","country":"Spain","countryCode":"ES","lat":37.38283,"lon":-5.97317},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling very safe in Seville, particularly in the historic center and Triana, with solo female travelers rating it highly; discomfort mainly stems from vigilance against pickpockets rather than fear of violence.","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":81,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Spain","distanceKm":441}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Seville is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but moderate pickpocketing risk in tourist zones.","summary":"Seville scores well on homicide, terrorism, and everyday hazards, though official advisories urge increased caution due to national terrorism concerns. Visitor reports consistently describe feeling safe in central areas, with petty theft being the primary issue. Police presence is visible around major attractions, and emergency services are reliable.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists and virtually absent in central districts"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Opportunistic pickpocketing occurs around Plaza de España, Alcázar, Cathedral, and on crowded buses, especially during peak hours"},"safeAreas":["Triana","Los Remedios","Nervión"],"avoidAreas":["Polígono San Pablo (higher petty crime, avoid after dark)"],"scams":["Rosemary lady scam near Plaza de España","Fake ticket websites for Alcázar and Cathedral","Overpriced taxis targeting tourists"],"zones":[{"name":"Santa Cruz","level":"caution","note":"Historic Jewish quarter; very safe overall but pickpocketing risk near attractions"},{"name":"El Arenal","level":"caution","note":"Central area around Cathedral; safe but vigilance needed for pickpockets, especially near Plaza de España"},{"name":"Triana","level":"safe","note":"Charming neighborhood across Guadalquivir River; generally safe with low crime and strong local presence"},{"name":"Macarena","level":"caution","note":"Northern residential area; higher petty crime reports, avoid poorly lit streets at night"},{"name":"Los Remedios","level":"safe","note":"Western district near Expo '92 site; safe, well-lit, popular with families and visitors"},{"name":"Alameda de Hércules","level":"caution","note":"Trendy nightlife area; safe during day, exercise caution late night due to occasional scams and rowdiness"},{"name":"Nervión","level":"safe","note":"Modern business and residential zone; low crime, good infrastructure, secure for visitors"},{"name":"Polígono San Pablo","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial northeastern zone; higher incidence of petty theft and discomfort for tourists, especially after dark"}]}}