Tilburg Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (35/100)
Is Tilburg safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Tilburg scores 35/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Netherlands Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 18 Aug 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Government advisory (score 5)
Crime (score 18)
September 27, 2026
Tilburg, Netherlands has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 35 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 18/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 5/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Netherlands travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Tilburg currently sits at 35/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Tilburg is crime (18/100), and the lowest is government advisory (5/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (35/100) and natural hazards (53/100).
A score of 35 is higher than the scores of 42% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Sep 28, 2026
Tilburg has a moderate overall safety risk with a composite score of 35/100 and a US State Department advisory level of 2. No local disasters are reported, but a global polio health notice at level 2 is in effect. No additional specific threats are noted for the city.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 08:32 UTC
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- Crime (score 18/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Transport safety (score 15/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Tilburg
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Tilburg
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Tilburg for solo travelers (Crime 18/100 · Transport 15/100), women traveling solo (Crime 18/100), families with children (Health 12/100 · Natural disaster 10/100), older travelers (Health 12/100 · Transport 15/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 15/100 · Transport 15/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 5/100 · Political 5/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | high |
| Public transport | high |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | high |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Tilburg
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Netherlands - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 08:32:18 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Tilburg happened in August (4 of 11 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Netherlands travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Netherlands entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Emergency numbers (Netherlands)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Emergency services (ambulance, fire, police) are reachable via the 112 number, which records frequent calls in Tilburg. No specific information about hospitals, English‑speaking care, or pharmacies was found in the available sources.
Common scam patterns
- fake_ticket. Scammers may sell counterfeit train or event tickets near stations and tourist landmarks. Victims discover the fraud only after attempting to use the tickets. Tip: Buy tickets only from official ticket counters or reputable online platforms.
- pickpocketing. Pickpocketing is common in crowded public transport and busy tourist areas. Travelers should be vigilant as thieves often target tourists in these settings. Tip: Keep wallets and phones in front pockets or a zippered bag and stay aware of your surroundings.
- overcharging. Some restaurants and cafés may overcharge tourists, especially in popular dining districts. Menus can be unclear or prices inflated for visitors. Tip: Always check the menu prices before ordering and ask for a detailed bill.
Area notes
- Tilburg train station. A busy transport hub where European‑wide scams such as fake ticket sellers are known to occur.
- City centre (Markt). The main market square highlighted by the Visit Tilburg website as a key attraction for visitors.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 12 → 35 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Tilburg's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Tilburg
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Tilburg, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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