{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/sweden/gothenburg","updatedAt":"2026-08-08T13:07:33.810Z","place":{"city":"Gothenburg","country":"Sweden","countryCode":"SE","lat":57.70716,"lon":11.96679},"safety":{"score":87,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.68,"caps":[],"databaseScore":87,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on Reddit and niche safety sites describe feeling safe walking downtown and on public transport, though some note heightened vigilance around busy transport hubs.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"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":80,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":87,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":86,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":93,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Mon, 18 May 2026","url":"http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sweden-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-04-20T13:30:51Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sweden"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution","updated":"2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/sweden"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":1.14675703743944,"display":"1.1 / 100k","year":"2023","score":93,"source":"World Bank Open 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Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":85.8476797,"display":"86/100","year":"2024","score":86,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":81.2293598,"display":"81/100","year":"2024","score":81,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":87.0899418,"display":"87/100","year":"2024","score":87,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":608462,"display":"608k residents","year":null,"score":77,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":47.8,"display":"47.8 / 100","year":null,"score":57,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":76,"display":"76.0%","year":"2024","score":79,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":1,"display":"1.0%","year":"2021","score":99,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":33,"display":"US AQI 33 · Good","year":null,"score":93,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":18.992642077,"display":"19 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2022","score":65,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":25,"display":"August: highs ~25°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":72,"source":"US State Dept · Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Gothenburg is one of Europe’s safest major cities for visitors, with low violent crime and a strong police presence in tourist zones.","summary":"The multi‑database profile rates Gothenburg as VERY SAFE (composite 87/100) and shows homicide, terrorism and road‑traffic death rates far below global averages. Crime seen as a major business constraint is only 8.3%, reflecting limited petty theft rather than organized violence. Official advisories from the U.S., U.K. and Canada all ask travelers to exercise caution but do not warn of high‑level danger.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed or violent robbery against visitors is extremely rare; most incidents involve petty theft in isolated suburbs, not central tourist areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is most common in crowded spots like Central Station, Nordstan mall and popular tram lines, especially during summer festivals."},"safeAreas":["City Centre","Linné","Haga","Örgryte","Bergsjön","Hjällbo","Rannebergen"],"avoidAreas":["Angered (high gang violence and shootings, especially after 22:00)","Rannebergen (isolated district with elevated anti-social behavior)"],"scams":["Nordstan pickpocket ring targeting crowded shoppers","Unlicensed taxi overcharge scams near the central station","Fake charity collectors soliciting donations in tourist areas"],"zones":[{"name":"City Centre","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and crowds increase pickpocket risk, especially around Central Station and Nordstan; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Linné","level":"safe","note":"Popular residential and cultural area with strong police presence; low crime and well-lit streets"},{"name":"Haga","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-friendly historic district with constant activity and visible patrols; minimal safety concerns"},{"name":"Örgryte","level":"caution","note":"Residential zone with moderate petty crime; avoid poorly lit streets near the metro after midnight"},{"name":"Angered","level":"avoid","note":"High gang activity and gun violence reported; police advise against nighttime visits, especially near Hammarkullen metro"},{"name":"Bergsjön","level":"caution","note":"Known for social tensions and occasional nighttime disturbances; stay aware of surroundings after dark"},{"name":"Hjällbo","level":"caution","note":"Vulnerable area with documented assaults; maintain situational awareness, especially late evening"},{"name":"Rannebergen","level":"caution","note":"Isolated housing district with elevated anti-social behavior; avoid isolated paths after sunset"}]}}