{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/australia/fitzroy-crossing","updatedAt":"2026-11-13T07:14:30.881Z","place":{"city":"Fitzroy Crossing","country":"Australia","countryCode":"AU","lat":-18.19714,"lon":125.56663},"safety":{"score":76,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":81,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":80,"travellerSentiment":{"score":59,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Some tourists have reported feeling unsafe due to youth crime, while local initiatives aimed at reducing crime are showing positive results.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"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":69,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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crime and extreme weather.","summary":"While official advisories indicate normal precautions are sufficient, recent reports highlight concerns about youth crime affecting tourists in the Fitzroy Crossing area. Travelers should also be prepared for extreme heat and potential wildfire risks.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While overall crime rates are moderate, there are reports of youth crime impacting tourists, particularly around fuel stops."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Standard precautions against pickpocketing are advised, especially in any crowded areas, though specific hotspots are not detailed."},"safeAreas":["Mimbi Caves Campground Area"],"avoidAreas":["Surrounding Outback"],"scams":["Unlicensed taxi drivers offering inflated flat-rate fares or steering tourists to commission-based shops.","Distraction techniques used by thieves in crowded areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Fitzroy Crossing Town Centre","level":"caution","note":"While central, this area has seen issues with youth crime and requires vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Marninwarntikura","level":"caution","note":"This area is home to the Women's Resource Centre, but broader concerns about remote family impacts and youth crime may affect general safety."},{"name":"Mimbi Caves Campground Area","level":"safe","note":"Recent campground expansion suggests this area is being developed for tourism and is likely safe for visitors."},{"name":"Fitzroy River Area","level":"caution","note":"Natural beauty, but remote areas can pose risks; be aware of environmental hazards and ensure you have adequate fuel and supplies."},{"name":"Surrounding Outback","level":"avoid","note":"The wider outback areas are extremely remote and have been associated with 'horror stories' from travelers regarding crime and safety."}]}}