{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/sweden/malmo","updatedAt":"2026-09-04T20:34:34.870Z","place":{"city":"Malmö","country":"Sweden","countryCode":"SE","lat":55.60587,"lon":13.00073},"safety":{"score":87,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":88,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports indicate visitors feel safe in Malmö's city centre during the day, with unease mainly reported in certain suburbs after dark; overall sentiment is positive for those who avoid known risk areas and practice basic precautions","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":83,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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tourists and high scores in health, environment, and institutions. Gang-related violence exists but is concentrated in specific suburbs and rarely targets visitors; petty crime like pickpocketing occurs in crowded areas and on public transport. Visitor sentiment remains positive when staying in central districts and avoiding known risk zones after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery risk to visitors is low and rare; incidents are typically gang-related and confined to certain suburbs like Rosengård, not tourist zones"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching pose a moderate risk, particularly on public transport, at markets, and in crowded tourist areas such as Lilla Torg and around Malmö Central Station"},"safeAreas":["Gamla Staden","Västra Hamnen","Hyllie","Limhamn"],"avoidAreas":["Rosengård (avoid, particularly at night due to gang-related violence)","Fosie (avoid after dark due to higher crime incidence)"],"scams":["Fake tour guides and unlicensed taxi drivers near the train station and tourist spots overcharging or diverting for commission","Pickpocketing teams using distraction techniques at busy markets, on public transport, and along shopping streets"],"zones":[{"name":"Gamla Staden (Old Town)","level":"safe","note":"Historic centre with good foot traffic, well-lit, low crime against visitors."},{"name":"Västra Hamnen (Western Harbour)","level":"safe","note":"Modern waterfront area including Turning Torso, good lighting and security, popular with tourists."},{"name":"City Centre around Malmö Central Station","level":"caution","note":"Busy pedestrian zone with police presence; main risk is petty theft like pickpocketing, especially near transit hubs."},{"name":"Lilla Torg and surrounding nightlife district","level":"caution","note":"Vibrant area with restaurants and bars; generally safe but exercise extra caution in the evening due to potential drunkenness and distraction thefts."},{"name":"Rosengård","level":"avoid","note":"Residential suburb with localized gang-related violence; rarely affects tourists but advised to avoid, particularly at night."},{"name":"Fosie","level":"avoid","note":"Outer suburb with higher incidence of crime; not typically on tourist routes but advised to avoid after dark."},{"name":"Hyllie","level":"safe","note":"Modern district with Malmö Arena and good transport links; well-policed and safe for visitors attending events."},{"name":"Limhamn","level":"safe","note":"Western coastal area with marina and residential charm; low crime, popular for leisure and considered safe by day and night."}]}}