{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/sweden/stockholm","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T16:16:20.300Z","place":{"city":"Stockholm","country":"Sweden","countryCode":"SE","lat":59.32938,"lon":18.06871},"safety":{"score":86,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":93,"confidence":0.68,"caps":[],"databaseScore":86,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe exploring Stockholm day and night, citing low violent crime and efficient public transport, though they advise vigilance against pickpockets in tourist crowds.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":79,"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":79,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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winds","year":null,"score":82,"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":50,"source":"CA / US"}],"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 — Stockholm remains one of Europe's safest capitals for visitors, with low violent crime but notable pickpocketing and scam risks in tourist zones.","summary":"Stockholm's safety profile shows low violent crime and strong institutions, though gang-related violence persists in some suburban areas not frequented by tourists. Visitors generally feel safe, with petty crime concentrated in crowded areas like Gamla Stan and transit hubs. The U.S. and Canadian advisories urge increased caution due to broader terrorism concerns affecting Europe, while the UK finds no advisory against travel.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for visitors and mainly occur in isolated suburban areas, not central tourist zones"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common visitor risks, concentrated in Gamla Stan, Stockholm Central Station, Sergels torg, and busy metro stations"},"safeAreas":["Östermalm","Vasastan","Kungsholmen"],"avoidAreas":["Rinkeby (higher gang-related violence)","Tensta (elevated criminal network activity)"],"scams":["Taxi meter manipulation","Gamla Stan pickpocket gangs operating as distraction teams","Unofficial tour guide commission scams at Skansen","Fake charity collectors in central tourist areas","Restaurant markup scams in Gamla Stan"],"zones":[{"name":"Gamla Stan (Old Town)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe but pickpocketing common in crowded tourist areas, especially around attractions and squares."},{"name":"Norrmalm (City Centre)","level":"caution","note":"Central and busy; watch for pickpockets around Sergels torg, Stockholm Central Station, and metro hubs."},{"name":"Östermalm","level":"safe","note":"Upscale, well-patrolled residential and shopping area; low violent crime and safe day and night."},{"name":"Vasastan","level":"safe","note":"Quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood with low crime; popular with expats and tourists for its safety."},{"name":"Kungsholmen","level":"safe","note":"Residential island west of centre; generally safe with good lighting and low incidence of serious crime."},{"name":"Södermalm","level":"caution","note":"Trendy and lively; safe during day but exercise caution at night in some bars and near transit links due to occasional rowdiness."},{"name":"Rinkeby","level":"avoid","note":"Northern suburb with higher incidence of gang-related violence; not on tourist routes and best avoided by visitors."},{"name":"Tensta","level":"avoid","note":"Adjacent to Rinkeby; experiences elevated levels of criminal network activity and gun violence; not recommended for tourists."}]}}