{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/turkiye/mardin","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T12:31:23.950Z","place":{"city":"Mardin","country":"Türkiye","countryCode":"TR","lat":37.31309,"lon":40.74357},"safety":{"score":64,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":63,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":64,"travellerSentiment":{"score":66,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate that most visitors feel comfortable during daylight hours, with many finding locals to be friendly and kind, though caution is advised after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":63,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While violent crime is rare, visitors should be aware of potential pickpocketing and robbery, particularly in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Isolated incidents of mugging have been reported near the central market after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded bazaars, bus stations, and during evening walks in the old town."},"safeAreas":["New Town (Yenişehir)","Kasimiye Medrese Area","Artuklu University Area"],"avoidAreas":["Kızıltepe District (avoid due to border proximity and demonstrations)","Derik Area (avoid due to border security operations)"],"scams":["Taxi drivers taking longer routes to increase fares","Counterfeit currency being passed"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town (Mardin Kale)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during daylight; pickpocketing risk increases after dark in crowded bazaars and narrow alleys."},{"name":"New Town (Yenişehir)","level":"safe","note":"Modern residential and commercial area with lower crime; well-lit and frequented by locals and visitors."},{"name":"Kasimiye Medrese Area","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-friendly zone around historic sites; visible police presence and active during daytime hours."},{"name":"Central Market (Çarşı)","level":"caution","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching reported in crowded conditions; exercise caution with valuables, especially after dark."},{"name":"Artuklu University Area","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled campus zone with student activity; minimal reported incidents and good infrastructure."},{"name":"Mardin Train Station Vicinity","level":"caution","note":"Moderate robbery risk noted near transport hubs after dark; use licensed taxis and avoid walking alone late at night."},{"name":"Kızıltepe District","level":"avoid","note":"Elevated risk due to proximity to Syrian border and sporadic demonstrations; avoid non-essential travel, especially after dark."},{"name":"Derik Area","level":"avoid","note":"Near Syrian border with intermittent security operations; official advisories recommend against travel unless essential."}]}}