Old City

There was an increase in stabbings from Palestinans in and around the Old City of Jerusalem, although they never target tourists.

There have been terrorist attacks in Jerusalem, including around public transport hubs and in areas visited by tourists, particularly in the Old City, leading to a number of deaths and injuries. The potentiality of new bombings is high.

Additionally, the narrow streets are crowded and there are numerous of pickpockets. There are known cases of charging clients’ credit cards in US Dollars instead of the Shekels.

After dark we advise to refrain from strolling around, it is really easy to get lost and furthermore might be a bit dangerous, particularly for women.

West Jerusalem

Cities most vibrant cafes, bars, and restaurants are here. Very nice spot to stay in a hotel, luckily the variety is huge. Very safe area.

Muslim quarter

This area is safe for Muslims, however, rock-throwing is very common in this area, particularly towards Jews. We also do not advise visiting this area at night.

Warnings & Dangers

OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM

Jerusalem is an overall safe city in terms of crime, but due to frequent terrorist attacks, stabbings, and rock-throwing, it is ranked 79^th out of 113 on the ranking of the safest and most dangerous cities.

PICKPOCKETS RISK: LOW

There are some areas with high density of pickpockets, generally, pickpocketers operate in the Old Town.

MUGGING RISK: LOW

Mugging and kidnapping are rare. However, kidnapping is an issue in Jerusalem, the West Bank, Gaza, and near the border with Egypt.

SCAMS RISK: LOW

There are known cases of charging clients’ credit cards in US Dollars instead of the Shekels, you should be aware of this scam.

TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM

Generally, public transport is safe and reliable. Although, it is the target number one among terrorists. Be vigilant and look out for suspicious activity. Be cautious while using Ammunition Hill station and try to avoid using buses in Jerusalem.

NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM

Seismic activity in the region is often, but magnitude usually doesn’t exceed 5,6 points on the Richter scale.

TERRORISM RISK: HIGH

Gaza-based organizations are among the most active terrorist organizations. A number of terrorist attacks occurred in the region in a recent decade. The probability of new attacks is high.

WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW

Overall, female travellers risk in Israel seems to be on par with main European countries, Australia, Canada or USA. SafeAround recommends taking normal safety precautious and trying to avoid visiting remote neighbourhoods late at night.