{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/albania/shkoder","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:02:17.184Z","place":{"city":"Shkoder","country":"Albania","countryCode":"AL","lat":42.06828,"lon":19.51258},"safety":{"score":78,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":84,"confidence":0.8,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler forums and local blogs describe Shkoder as welcoming and easy to navigate, with visitors feeling comfortable walking during daylight but exercising caution after dark in less‑lit zones","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":72,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":84,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":68,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":76,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2025-12-10T12:40:35Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security precautions","updated":"2026-06-23T14:43:38.4705665-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/albania"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":1.38708340817063,"display":"1.4 / 100k","year":"2023","score":91,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":2.6,"display":"2.6%","year":"2019","score":92,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest 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quality","value":57.0035209,"display":"57/100","year":"2024","score":57,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":56.6319145,"display":"57/100","year":"2024","score":57,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":44.3,"display":"44.3 / 100","year":null,"score":61,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":22.78,"display":"22.8%","year":"2016","score":53,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":51,"display":"US AQI 51 · Moderate","year":null,"score":90,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":29.018600944,"display":"29 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2020","score":80,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":38,"display":"July: highs ~38°C · extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 7 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":86,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Shkoder is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime and a relaxed atmosphere, though petty theft and traffic risks require vigilance.","summary":"Shkoder’s composite safety index of 77 places it well above the global average, with strong scores for homicide (1.4 per 100k), terrorism (none recorded), and official guidance. Weaknesses appear in rule of law and governance indicators, but these do not translate into direct threats for tourists. Recent traveler reports and local advisories confirm a generally secure environment for exploring the city’s historic center and lakefront.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery against visitors is rare; incidents are isolated and typically occur in poorly lit peripheral neighborhoods after midnight"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching can happen in busy markets, buses, and near Rozafa Castle, especially during festivals or peak tourist hours"},"safeAreas":["Rozafa Castle area","Pedestrian center (Rruga Ismail Qemili, Rruga Pjeter Bogdani)","Old Town (Mesi area)","Shkoder University area"],"avoidAreas":["Bajram Curri district (industrial zone)","Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha (mountain‑access roads) after dark"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging and unmetered rides","ATM dynamic currency conversion fees","Restaurant menu padding and hidden service charges"],"zones":[{"name":"Rozafa Castle area","level":"safe","note":"well-patrolled, tourist‑focused, low crime, but watch traffic near the castle walls"},{"name":"Pedestrian center (Rruga Ismail Qemili, Rruga Pjeter Bogdani)","level":"safe","note":"busy daytime crowds, petty theft possible; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Lake Shkoder promenade","level":"caution","note":"popular with locals and tourists, occasional pickpocketing, beware of uneven paths and sudden weather changes"},{"name":"Kulla e Sahatit (Clock Tower) neighborhood","level":"caution","note":"central, lively, but night‑time foot traffic drops; keep belongings secure"},{"name":"Bajram Curri district (industrial zone)","level":"avoid","note":"poor lighting, limited services, higher risk of petty crime and traffic hazards"},{"name":"Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha (mountain‑access roads)","level":"caution","note":"trailheads and mountain‑bike routes; watch for sudden weather, limited medical help"},{"name":"Shkoder University area","level":"safe","note":"well‑lit, frequent police patrols, but occasional student protests can cause temporary road closures"},{"name":"Old Town (Mesi area)","level":"safe","note":"historic streets, cafés, and museums; petty theft possible in crowded markets"}]}}