{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/algeria/oran","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:30:43.552Z","place":{"city":"Oran","country":"Algeria","countryCode":"DZ","lat":35.69906,"lon":-0.63588},"safety":{"score":62,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":60,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Cautiously positive","summary":"Travel guides from 2026 confirm that Oran remains an active tourist destination where visitors can feel reasonably safe with standard precautions; however, heightened vigilance regarding petty crime and crowd awareness is consistently emphasized.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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terrorism and petty crime concerns. Homicide rates are relatively low, but pickpocketing on public transport is common, governance is weak, and road safety is a significant concern. Most visitors who take standard precautions report feeling safe in the city.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery is not a prominent concern for tourists; homicide rate (1.2/100k) is low, but petty theft occurs — risk remains moderate due to strong police presence"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing is common on public buses, trains, and in crowded markets; tourists are noted as visible targets on mass transit"},"safeAreas":["Aïn Turck","Gaid Bouakoura","Bellevue"],"avoidAreas":["Bir El Djir (southern periphery with informal settlement character)","Any unfamiliar or deserted area after dark"],"scams":["Overcharging tourists at restaurants and shops","Unofficial taxi drivers demanding excessive fares","Unofficial guides overcharging for services or tours"],"zones":[{"name":"Médina Jdida","level":"caution","note":"Historic city center with dense markets and crowds; pickpocketing common, keep valuables secure and avoid at night"},{"name":"Sidi El Houari","level":"caution","note":"Historic district near the old fort; moderate theft and robbery risk, do not wander alone after dark"},{"name":"Aïn Turck","level":"safe","note":"Coastal beach neighborhood with good visibility and development; safest area for tourist activity"},{"name":"Gaid Bouakoura","level":"safe","note":"Central commercial and administrative district with visible police presence; daytime shopping area"},{"name":"Es Senia","level":"caution","note":"Eastern suburban area; standard urban precautions needed, avoid displaying valuables"},{"name":"Bellevue","level":"safe","note":"Central colonial-era residential district with good infrastructure and visibility"},{"name":"Bir El Djir","level":"avoid","note":"Southern peripheral informal area; limited police presence and formal infrastructure"}]}}