Milan dangerous city – Dangerous neighborhoods and areas to avoid

For your next stay in the Italian fashion capital, are you wondering if Milan is a dangerous city?

Indeed, to choose your accommodation, you want to choose one of the best neighborhoods in Milan. To do this, you will need to identify the neighborhoods to avoid or dangerous neighborhoods for tourists.

That's why I'm sharing with you this guide to the neighborhoods of Milan with a map that will allow you to locate them.

This study is sourced from economic press articles, local newspapers and various statistics and rankings. It is a synthesis of information and figures on the level of crime in Milan and its neighborhoods.

Is Milan a dangerous city in 2024?

Milan has a reputation for being a dangerous city but it really isn't.

If we refer to the feeling of insecurity and numerous press articles, Milan would indeed be a dangerous city.

However, the crime rate in the city of Milan is declining (see article in wantedinmilan.com). But Milan is still a city where cybercrime networks and drug trafficking are organized. To see the Annual Report produced by the Regional Security Office of the United States Consulate in Milan.

Finally, if we refer to the ranking Crime numbers in European cities, in 2024 Milan ranks 52nd out of the 158 cities in Europe ranked.

With an index of fairly low crime rate of 44,21, Milan's level of danger is therefore moderate. Milan is notably less criminal than Rome, Naples, Paris, Toulouse, Barcelona ou London.

Milan a dangerous city for tourists?

YES and NO: Milan is not a city where tourists are really in danger as in Rio de Janeiro or to Mexico City but it is not 100% safe!

Indeed, tourists are the target of pickpockets, robberies, scams or credit card scams. This is confirmed by the article " Italy's Most Dangerous Cities » which ranks Milan as the most dangerous city in Italy for tourists.

So, as in the majority of European cities or large capitals, tourists must be vigilant, particularly in public transport, around tourist sites, in and around train stations and airports.

However, the real danger of the city of Milan is not directed at tourists. It is the consequence of multiple factors (mafias, drugs, cybercrime, trafficking of all kinds, delinquency, unemployment, etc.). This insecurity only concerns certain neighborhoods where tourists normally do not go. This is why it is important not to deprive yourself of visit milan !

Now let's see how to spot dangerous neighborhoods in Milan.

Dangerous neighborhoods in Milan

To help you spot the bad and the best neighborhoods in Milan, here is a map that you can enlarge: Google map

Here are the main districts of Milan considered to be the most dangerous:

Fourth Oggiaro

This district Oggiaro is located in the suburbs to the North West of Milan in zone 8. It is reputed to be one of the hottest in Milan.

Lambrate

This district in the North East of Milan is quite far from the center. Lambrate is considered dangerous but it is undergoing transformation.

Giambellino-Lorenteggio

These two neighborhoods are quite close to the city center and renowned for their drug trafficking, insecurity and filth. See article from ilgorniale.it.

San Siro

West of the center of Milan, San Siro is known for its stadium, racetrack and green spaces. But this neighborhood also has another dark side with its old, unsanitary buildings and its insecurity. See the article from milanocittastato.it.

Via Gola

They say the neighborhood Via Gola that it is a ghetto that has been abandoned at the gates of Milan. To understand why this neighborhood has such a bad reputation, read the article by vita.it.

Corvette

Here's another red light district in Milan where it's best not to walk around at night: Corvetto. HAS Mazzini, close to the center of Milan, this sensitive area has its Corvetto metro station.

Neighborhoods to avoid in the center of Milan

Without being as dangerous as the neighborhoods I just mentioned, in the center of Milan, there are also areas to avoid:

Neighborhood to avoid in Milan - Chinatown

Neighborhood Chinatown is located right next to the historic center. Since the entry into Italy of shaboo (a drug consumed by Asian communities), Chinatown has become a difficult neighborhood.

While it is nice to eat there for lunch, it is highly inadvisable to choose your hotel.

Neighborhood to avoid in Milan - Centrale

Neighborhood Central especially around the station is also an area of ​​Milan to avoid. Prostitutes, fights, attacks enliven this neighborhood at nightfall.

Best neighborhoods Milan

Among the safest neighborhoods in Milan, I present below the most beautiful and interesting for tourists.

The fashion district in Milan

It is not really a neighborhood but rather an area of ​​the center delimited by 4 streets: Via Montenapoleone, Via Alessandro Manzoni, Via della Spiga and Corso Venezia. It is one of the most beautiful places in Milan where the boutiques of great fashion designers and stylists are concentrated. See where this fashion district is located in Milan: Google Maps location

It is also in the fashion district that we find the most beautiful palaces of Milan.

Milan historic center

The area of ​​the historic center particularly around the Duomo Cathedral (Piazza del Duomo) is a safe place (strong police presence) and very lively. This area is ideal for visiting Milan and enjoying its art galleries and museums. See its location

Best area Milan - Brera

Here is one of the most beautiful districts of Milan in the heart of the historic center: Brera

Chic, rich and elegant, Brera is also a neighborhood without insecurity (apart from thefts). It is a very pleasant district with its opera house, its pedestrian streets, its good restaurants, its beautiful boutiques and its art galleries.

Most beautiful district Milan - Navigli

Known for its 2 canals, the district of ships of Milan is the most picturesque place in Milan. Romantic a bit like Venice, authentic and very lively with its bars and restaurants, it's a trendy neighborhood that I recommend.

Where to stay in Milan?

Here is a magnificent accommodation in one of the most beautiful areas of Milan, safe and ideal for take a toursme :

For those looking for a good, very well located (1 minute from the Cathedral) and inexpensive hotel, here is the best value for money: See this cheap accommodation in Milan