{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/spain/zaragoza","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T14:46:22.249Z","place":{"city":"Zaragoza","country":"Spain","countryCode":"ES","lat":41.65606,"lon":-0.87734},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.68,"caps":[],"databaseScore":85,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark in Zaragoza, with a strong sense of community and relaxed pace contributing to daytime and nighttime security across most neighborhoods.","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":82,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":84,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":91,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Mon, 12 May 2025","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/spain-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-08-14T12:13:45Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution","updated":"2026-09-24T08:53:35.350703-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/spain"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.690855954769765,"display":"0.7 / 100k","year":"2023","score":97,"source":"World Bank Open 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While violent crime against tourists is rare, pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in tourist-heavy zones like Plaza del Pilar and Delicias train station, especially during festivals or crowded events. Visitors should exercise normal big-city precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare but may occur in isolated or poorly lit areas after dark, particularly away from the city centre."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur most frequently around Plaza del Pilar, the Delicias train station, and during crowded festivals or events."},"safeAreas":["Casco Antiguo (Historic Centre)","Actur-Rey Fernando","La Romareda","Universidad","Centro Histórico"],"avoidAreas":["Oliver-Valdefierro (industrial outskirts with higher vandalism reports)"],"scams":["Fake petitions or donation requests near tourist sites","Overcharging or unlicensed taxi drivers","Distraction techniques involving maps or requests for directions"],"zones":[{"name":"Casco Antiguo (Historic Centre)","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled tourist area with low violent crime; watch for pickpockets around Plaza del Pilar"},{"name":"Delicias","level":"caution","note":"Transport hub with higher petty theft risk, especially around train station after dark"},{"name":"Actur-Rey Fernando","level":"safe","note":"Modern residential district with good lighting and low crime; popular with families"},{"name":"La Romareda","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential and academic zone with strong community safety and visible policing"},{"name":"Universidad","level":"safe","note":"University area with active student presence and low incidence of violent crime"},{"name":"San José","level":"caution","note":"Eastern district with occasional opportunistic theft; avoid poorly lit side streets late at night"},{"name":"Oliver-Valdefierro","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial outskirts with higher reports of vandalism and limited nighttime patrols"},{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"safe","note":"Core tourist zone with visible police presence; remain alert for bag-snatching in crowds"}]}}