paris

-- News Sources --

{
  "city": "Paris",
  "country": "France",
  "year": 2025,
  "news_sources": [
    {
      "name": "Le Parisien",
      "url": "https://www.leparisien.fr",
      "language": "French"
    },
    {
      "name": "Le Monde",
      "url": "https://www.lemonde.fr",
      "language": "French"
    },
    {
      "name": "France 24",
      "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/",
      "language": "English"
    },
    {
      "name": "BFM TV",
      "url": "https://www.bfmtv.com",
      "language": "French"
    },
    {
      "name": "RFI (Radio France Internationale)",
      "url": "https://www.rfi.fr/en/",
      "language": "English"
    },
    {
      "name": "AFP (Agence France-Presse)",
      "url": "https://www.afp.com/en",
      "language": "English"
    },
    {
      "name": "20 Minutes",
      "url": "https://www.20minutes.fr",
      "language": "French"
    },
    {
      "name": "The Local France",
      "url": "https://www.thelocal.fr",
      "language": "English"
    },
    {
      "name": "CNews",
      "url": "https://www.cnews.fr",
      "language": "French"
    },
    {
      "name": "Ici Paris Île-de-France (Radio France)",
      "url": "https://www.francebleu.fr",
      "language": "French"
    }
  ]
}


-- Neighborhoods --

{
  "city": "Paris",
  "country": "France",
  "year": 2025,
  "safest_neighborhoods": [
    {
      "name": "Le Marais (3rd & 4th Arrondissements)",
      "description": "A historic district known for its charming streets, boutiques, and cultural sites. Vibrant yet safe, with a good mix of locals and tourists.",
      "source": "https://tiplr.com/travel/mini-guide-to-safe-and-unsafe-areas-in-paris-amp-favorite-stays/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th Arrondissement)",
      "description": "An upscale, elegant area with a literary and artistic heritage. Quiet, with a sophisticated feel, luxury boutiques, and historic cafes.",
      "source": "https://tiplr.com/travel/mini-guide-to-safe-and-unsafe-areas-in-paris-amp-favorite-stays/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Latin Quarter (5th Arrondissement)",
      "description": "Home to the famous Sorbonne University, this area has a bohemian vibe with historic bookshops and botanical gardens.",
      "source": "https://www.plumguide.com/journal/a-look-at-the-safest-areas-to-stay-in-paris"
    },
    {
      "name": "Champs-Élysées (8th Arrondissement)",
      "description": "A family-friendly area full of restaurants and cafés, known for its wide promenade and the Arc de Triomphe.",
      "source": "https://www.plumguide.com/journal/a-look-at-the-safest-areas-to-stay-in-paris"
    },
    {
      "name": "14th Arrondissement",
      "description": "Located in the southern part of Paris, this residential area has the lowest rate of violent theft and low rates for burglary and assault.",
      "source": "https://www.internationalcitizens.com/living-abroad/safest-places/paris.php"
    },
    {
      "name": "15th Arrondissement",
      "description": "A populous area with busy markets and neighborhood cafés, offering both picturesque 19th-century buildings and modern apartments.",
      "source": "https://www.internationalcitizens.com/living-abroad/safest-places/paris.php"
    },
    {
      "name": "13th Arrondissement",
      "description": "Known for its street art, the city's biggest Chinatown, and modern architecture, this area has low rates for violent theft and home burglaries.",
      "source": "https://www.internationalcitizens.com/living-abroad/safest-places/paris.php"
    },
    {
      "name": "11th Arrondissement",
      "description": "A densely populated area with a diverse array of cafés and restaurants, as well as craft breweries and coffee roasters. It had the lowest home burglary rates in Paris in 2022.",
      "source": "https://www.internationalcitizens.com/living-abroad/safest-places/paris.php"
    },
    {
      "name": "20th Arrondissement",
      "description": "Home to beautiful parks and the famous Père-Lachaise cemetery, this area has low rates of violent theft, assault, and burglary.",
      "source": "https://www.internationalcitizens.com/living-abroad/safest-places/paris.php"
    },
    {
      "name": "16th Arrondissement",
      "description": "Considered a safe and secure area with a relatively low crime rate and a high standard of living.",
      "source": "https://www.reddit.com/r/ParisTravelGuide/comments/1chdglx/hello_all_im_visiting_paris_for_the_first_time_is/"
    }
  ],
  "high_crime_neighborhoods": [
    {
      "name": "Barbès (18th Arrondissement)",
      "description": "Known for its large flea market and vibrant atmosphere, but at night the area isn't very safe.",
      "source": "https://housinganywhere.com/Paris--France/areas-to-avoid-in-paris"
    },
    {
      "name": "Pigalle (18th Arrondissement)",
      "description": "A well-known red light area featuring exotic shops and adult entertainment, with higher crime rates.",
      "source": "https://en.uhomes.com/blog/areas-to-avoid-in-paris"
    },
    {
      "name": "Red Castle (18th Arrondissement)",
      "description": "An area in the 18th arrondissement that is considered less safe, especially at night.",
      "source": "https://housinganywhere.com/Paris--France/areas-to-avoid-in-paris"
    },
    {
      "name": "10th Arrondissement",
      "description": "One of the main neighborhoods a tourist should avoid in Paris due to higher crime rates.",
      "source": "https://www.offbeatfrance.com/dangerous-areas-in-paris.html"
    },
    {
      "name": "19th Arrondissement",
      "description": "An area with strong crime, an organized network of drug trafficking, and a high crime rate.",
      "source": "https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187147-i14-k14413712-o10-Safety_concern_in_19th_arrondissement-Paris_Ile_de_France.html"
    },
    {
      "name": "Saint-Denis",
      "description": "A suburb with a comparatively higher crime rate, including higher rates of robbery, drug offenses, and murder.",
      "source": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Denis%2C_Seine-Saint-Denis"
    },
    {
      "name": "Stalingrad and Jaurès",
      "description": "Popular neighborhoods that have become trendy places to hang out, but caution is advised due to pickpockets.",
      "source": "https://blog.parisattitude.com/en/paris-safe-districts-foreigners-students"
    },
    {
      "name": "Gare du Nord",
      "description": "One of the major Parisian stations where shady individuals start wandering around after 10-11 PM.",
      "source": "https://blog.parisattitude.com/en/paris-safe-districts-foreigners-students"
    },
    {
      "name": "Bagnolet, Bobigny, and Livry-Gargan",
      "description": "Northeast suburbs of Paris that have seen fatal shootings tied to narcotics and drug trafficking.",
      "source": "https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/08/25/after-police-operations-destabilize-drug-dealers-in-france-a-deadly-summer_6721515_7.html"
    },
    {
      "name": "Pantin",
      "description": "Generally safe with some places that might be a bit unsafe, especially at night.",
      "source": "https://www.reddit.com/r/ParisTravelGuide/comments/13qaewz/safedangerous_neighborhoods_around_paris_pantin/"
    }
  ]
}

-- Structured Sources for Crime

{
  "city": "Paris",
  "country": "France",
  "year": 2023,
  "sources": [
    {
      "name": "Ministère de l'Intérieur – Insécurité et délinquance en 2023 : bilan statistique et atlas départemental",
      "url": "https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/actualites/communiques-de-presse/insecurite-et-delinquance-en-2023-bilan-statistique-et-atlas",
      "type": "national statistics agency"
    },
    {
      "name": "Ministère de l'Intérieur – Géographie de la délinquance à l'échelle communale en 2023",
      "url": "https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/actualites/communiques-de-presse/geographie-de-delinquance-a-lechelle-communale-en-2023",
      "type": "national statistics agency"
    },
    {
      "name": "INSEE – Auteurs selon la nationalité − Sécurité et société",
      "url": "https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/5763585?sommaire=5763633",
      "type": "national statistics agency"
    },
    {
      "name": "Le Monde – What do the numbers show about violence against women in France?",
      "url": "https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2024/11/25/rape-assault-harassment-what-do-the-numbers-show-about-violence-against-women-in-france_6734019_8.html",
      "type": "news media"
    },
    {
      "name": "Le Figaro – La délinquance à Paris reste structurellement élevée malgré des chiffres à la baisse",
      "url": "https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/la-delinquance-a-paris-reste-structurellement-elevee-malgre-des-chiffres-a-la-baisse-concede-laurent-nunez-20250207",
      "type": "news media"
    },
    {
      "name": "Ministère de la Justice – Key Figures of Justice - 2023 Edition",
      "url": "https://www.justice.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/2024-01/Chiffres_cle%CC%81s_2023_ENG_En_ligne.pdf",
      "type": "national statistics agency"
    },
    {
      "name": "INSEE – Vols avec violence − Sécurité et société",
      "url": "https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/5763563?sommaire=5763633",
      "type": "national statistics agency"
    },
    {
      "name": "Le Monde – Physical attacks targeting nonresidents up sharply on French territory since 2016",
      "url": "https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/07/25/physical-attacks-targetting-nonresidents-up-sharply-on-french-territory-since-2016_6697642_7.html",
      "type": "news media"
    },
    {
      "name": "Le Figaro – L'inquiétante hausse des homicides et tentatives d'homicide en France",
      "url": "https://www.lefigaro.fr/actualite-france/l-inquietante-hausse-des-homicides-et-tentatives-d-homicide-en-france-20240125",
      "type": "news media"
    },
    {
      "name": "Ministère de l'Intérieur – Géographie départementale de la délinquance enregistrée en 2023",
      "url": "https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/actualites/communiques-de-presse/geographie-departementale-de-delinquance-en-2023",
      "type": "national statistics agency"
    }
  ]
}


-- Recent News by Category

{
  "city": "Paris, France",
  "date": "2025-05-01",
  "safety": {
    "physical_safety": [
      {
        "description": "Serious and violent crime is relatively uncommon in Paris city centre. Crime data released last year suggests that, in contrast with non-violent and petty crime, there was a decline in the number of violent unarmed thefts (-11.1%), deliberate damage and destruction (-3.16%), and theft of vehicles (-3.8%) compared with 2021-2022.",
        "source_url": "https://dragonflyintelligence.com/news/france-paris-security-outlook-for-2024/",
        "publication_date": "2024-02-01",
        "keywords": ["violent crime", "Paris", "crime statistics", "theft", "vandalism"],
        "places_mentioned": ["Paris"]
      },
      {
        "description": "In mainland France, 3,190 people were killed on the roads (2,477 men and 713 women), 23 more than in 2023 (+0.7%). The total number of injured people is estimated at 233,000, down by 0.8% compared with 2023, while the number of serious injuries remains stable (almost 16,000 serious injuries).",
        "source_url": "https://www.onisr.securite-routiere.gouv.fr/en/road-safety-performance/annual-road-safety-reports/2024-road-safety-annual-report",
        "publication_date": "2025-02-01",
        "keywords": ["road safety", "traffic fatalities", "injuries", "France"],
        "places_mentioned": ["France"]
      },
      {
        "description": "Following the tragic death of 27-year-old cyclist Paul Varry, who was allegedly run over deliberately by an SUV driver in Paris, French Transport Minister François Durovray is set to meet with cycling groups to discuss safety concerns. Varry's death has sparked nationwide protests, demanding better protection for cyclists and an end to 'motorized violence' on roads.",
        "source_url": "https://apnews.com/article/9de21f1ab7fbb470f53b63db79147fb3",
        "publication_date": "2024-11-01",
        "keywords": ["cycling safety", "traffic death", "protests", "Paris"],
        "places_mentioned": ["Paris"]
      }
    ],
    "theft": [
      {
        "description": "French officials say petty crime is down since the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris last week, with police arresting 200 individuals. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said crime rates were slashed 'probably' due to the increased police and gendarme presence in public areas.",
        "source_url": "https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/02/crime-in-paris-slashed-since-olympic-games-start-minister-says",
        "publication_date": "2024-08-02",
        "keywords": ["petty crime", "Olympics", "police presence", "Paris"],
        "places_mentioned": ["Paris"]
      },
      {
        "description": "A new government document on departmental crime has been released that shows the incidence of crimes from burglaries to vehicle theft to attempted homicides.",
        "source_url": "https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/2024-burglary-statistics-released-see-data-per-department-in-france/704773",
        "publication_date": "2025-03-01",
        "keywords": ["burglary", "vehicle theft", "crime statistics", "France"],
        "places_mentioned": ["France"]
      },
      {
        "description": "France is generally a safe destination for tourists, students, business travelers, and others. Violent crime is relatively uncommon. However, street crime is a concern, most notably in touristic areas where international travelers are frequently victims of pickpockets, swarm and grabs, or scams.",
        "source_url": "https://www.wagramprotection.com/en/france-security-measures-2024/",
        "publication_date": "2025-02-01",
        "keywords": ["street crime", "pickpocketing", "tourist safety", "Paris"],
        "places_mentioned": ["Paris"]
      }
    ],
    "political_environment": [
      {
        "description": "France has officially accused Russian military intelligence, specifically the hacking group APT28 (also known as Fancy Bear), of executing almost a decade of cyberattacks targeting French government ministries, defense contractors, media outlets, and organizations tied to the 2024 Paris Olympics.",
        "source_url": "https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/france-blames-russia-for-years-of-cyberattacks-ef12c332",
        "publication_date": "2025-04-29",
        "keywords": ["cyberattacks", "APT28", "Russian intelligence", "France"],
        "places_mentioned": ["France"]
      },
      {
        "description": "As France moves toward the 2027 presidential election, the government is intensifying actions against activist groups deemed extremist, stirring political controversy. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced plans to dissolve groups such as Urgence Palestine, which calls for a Gaza ceasefire and accuses Israel of genocide, labeling it as Islamist.",
        "source_url": "https://apnews.com/article/6b673a53b2f3b5c868b42ffeb92b9c62",
        "publication_date": "2025-04-30",
        "keywords": ["activist groups", "political crackdown", "France", "elections"],
        "places_mentioned": ["France"]
      },
      {
        "description": "France is barreling toward a perfect storm of political and financial crisis as 2024 comes to a close.",
        "source_url": "https://www.politico.eu/article/everything-you-need-to-know-france-political-crisis-that-could-plunge-eurozone-marine-le-pen-michel-barnier/",
        "publication_date": "2024-11-29",
        "keywords": ["political crisis", "France", "financial instability"],
        "places_mentioned": ["France"]
      }
    ],
    "health_risks": [
      {
        "description": "As of the 5th November 2024, some 4074 imported cases of dengue have been reported in France in 2024. Of these, 1803 cases occurred after 1 May, the start of the period when the mosquito vectors are active and when more data is collected, including details about country or region of origin.",
        "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11667686/",
        "publication_date": "2025-01-01",
        "keywords": ["dengue", "imported cases", "France", "health risk"],
        "places_mentioned": ["France"]
      },
      {
        "description": "Inhaling air pollution during exercise may pose health risks, depending on exposure levels and the presence of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. This is especially true for endurance athletes, who are susceptible to allergic symptoms and lower respiratory tract disorders.",
        "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11420723/",
        "publication_date": "2025-01-01",
        "keywords": ["air pollution", "health risks", "Paris", "Olympics"],
        "places_mentioned": ["Paris"]
      },
      {
        "description": "The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics faces potential health threats, with dengue fever and measles on the rise in France. Authorities are expecting over 15 million visitors and are emphasizing precautions to prevent a superspreader event.",
        "source_url": "https://www.wired.com/story/paris-olympics-2024-dengue-measles-bedbugs",
        "publication_date": "2024-07-01",
        "keywords": ["dengue", "measles", "health threats", "Paris Olympics"],
        "places_mentioned": ["Paris"]
      }
    ],
    "womens_safety": [
      {
        "description": "The Genese (Gender and Security) survey carried out by the Interior Ministry in 2021 estimates that 3.6 million women aged 18 to 74 (15.9%) said that, from the age of 15, they had experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner at least once.",
        "source_url": "https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2024/11/25/rape-assault-harassment-what-do-the-numbers-show-about-violence-against-women-in-france_6734019_8.html",
        "publication_date": "2024-11-25",
        "keywords": ["violence against women", "domestic violence", "France"],
        "places_mentioned": ["France"]
      },
      {
        "description": "Women in France comprise 85% of intimate partner violence victims and 78% of domestic violence victims recorded by police (based on data from 2021).",
        "source_url": "https://eige.europa.eu/gender-based-violence/countries/france?language_content_entity=en",
        "publication_date": "2025-01-01",
        "keywords": ["intimate partner violence", "domestic violence", "France"],
        "places_mentioned": ["France"]
      },
      {
        "description": "As in previous years, women are the main victims: 118 in 2022 compared with 122 in 2021 (4 fewer victims, i.e. -3%). They represent 81% of all victims.",
        "source_url": "https://training.improdova.eu/en/data-and-statistics/data-and-statistics-in-france/",
        "publication_date": "2025-