{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/azerbaijan/ganja","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:13:40.318Z","place":{"city":"Ganja","country":"Azerbaijan","countryCode":"AZ","lat":40.68157,"lon":46.36134},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":69,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"A high percentage of residents report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally secure environment for personal safety.","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":71,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be aware of potential road safety issues and the risk of petty crime in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and armed robbery are not significant concerns for visitors in Ganja."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded areas like markets and public transportation."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers (ensure meters are used or agree on fare beforehand).","Distraction theft in busy markets or public transport."],"zones":[]}}