{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/azerbaijan/s-ki","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:14:07.315Z","place":{"city":"Şǝki","country":"Azerbaijan","countryCode":"AZ","lat":41.19194,"lon":47.17056},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":69,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Most visitors report feeling safe in Azerbaijan, with a high percentage indicating they feel safe walking alone after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"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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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Şǝki is generally safe for visitors, but caution is advised due to potential road safety issues and the need to be aware of the broader regional political context.","summary":"While violent crime is low, Azerbaijan's overall safety is impacted by lower scores in rule of law and corruption, and a higher road traffic death rate. Travelers should exercise caution, particularly regarding road safety and any potential political sensitivities.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and theft are not reported as significant issues for visitors in Şǝki."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not prevalent, pickpocketing can occur in crowded tourist spots and markets."},"safeAreas":["Old City (Sheki Khan's Palace area)","Central Bazaar area","Residential neighborhoods (e.g., Javad Khan Street)"],"avoidAreas":["Areas near the Azerbaijan-Armenia border (due to official advisories)"],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers","Small-scale theft in crowded tourist areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Old City (Sheki Khan's Palace area)","level":"safe","note":"Historic center with major attractions, generally well-trafficked and safe."},{"name":"Central Bazaar area","level":"safe","note":"Bustling market, generally safe but be aware of crowds for pickpocketing."},{"name":"Residential neighborhoods (e.g., Javad Khan Street)","level":"safe","note":"Standard residential areas, similar safety to other Azerbaijani cities."},{"name":"Outskirts/Industrial zones","level":"caution","note":"Less populated areas, may have reduced lighting and fewer people after dark."},{"name":"Areas near the Azerbaijan-Armenia border","level":"avoid","note":"Official advisories recommend avoiding this region due to ongoing border tensions."}]}}