{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/australia/tennant-creek","updatedAt":"2026-11-13T07:13:31.779Z","place":{"city":"Tennant Creek","country":"Australia","countryCode":"AU","lat":-19.6497,"lon":134.19147},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":80,"travellerSentiment":{"score":54,"label":"Negative","summary":"Some travelers express concern about safety in Tennant Creek, with one report detailing a negative experience involving youths and a robbery.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":30,"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":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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concerns for travelers, requiring heightened vigilance.","summary":"While official advisories suggest normal precautions, local reports and crime statistics indicate a high incidence of property crime and assaults, often alcohol-related. Travelers should be aware of potential risks, particularly concerning vehicle break-ins and public disturbances.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not explicitly detailed as robbery, there are reports of assaults and theft, with a high incidence of property damage and break-ins."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"The Wikivoyage entry mentions pickpocketing as common, though recent dossier data focuses more on break-ins and assaults."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Public areas at night (general advice)"],"scams":["General tourist scams in Australia are rare, but be aware of potential issues at caravan parks."],"zones":[{"name":"Town Centre","level":"caution","note":"Higher risk of petty crime and property damage; avoid after dark."},{"name":"Outback Caravan Park Area","level":"caution","note":"Reports of vehicle break-ins; secure belongings and be vigilant."},{"name":"Residential Areas","level":"caution","note":"Increased risk of house break-ins and property damage, particularly at night."},{"name":"Barkly Highway Intersection","level":"caution","note":"Potential for opportunistic crime; stay aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Stuart Highway South","level":"caution","note":"General caution advised due to reports of crime and vandalism."}]}}