{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/australia/darwin","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:08:15.993Z","place":{"city":"Darwin","country":"Australia","countryCode":"AU","lat":-12.46113,"lon":130.84184},"safety":{"score":70,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":72,"confidence":0.97,"caps":[],"databaseScore":73,"travellerSentiment":{"score":58,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While official data suggests a safe environment, crowdsourced data indicates a lower feeling of safety when walking alone at night, and a higher concern for property crime and drug-related issues.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":40,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":58,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Darwin is a safe city for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions.","summary":"While Darwin has a low homicide rate and strong governance indicators, some residents express concerns about property crime and personal safety after dark. Travelers should be aware of potential environmental hazards and exercise caution in specific situations.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is rated moderately high by residents, suggesting a need for general caution."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is perceived as a significant local problem, indicating a moderate risk of theft, particularly in public areas."},"safeAreas":["Darwin Waterfront Precinct","Nightcliff","Parap","Coconut Grove"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Scams related to illegal tobacco sales, which may indicate a presence of organized crime, although direct targeting of tourists is not specified."],"zones":[{"name":"Darwin Waterfront Precinct","level":"safe","note":"Well-maintained, popular tourist area with good lighting and security presence."},{"name":"CBD (Central Business District)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during the day, but exercise caution after dark due to potential for petty crime and public intoxication."},{"name":"Nightcliff","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with a pleasant foreshore, generally considered safe for daytime activities."},{"name":"Parap","level":"safe","note":"Known for its markets and relaxed atmosphere, considered safe for visitors."},{"name":"Stuart Park","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential and light industrial; some areas may have higher crime rates, especially after dark. Be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Coconut Grove","level":"safe","note":"Primarily residential, considered safe for visitors."}]}}