{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/belize/placencia","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:19:36.949Z","place":{"city":"Placencia","country":"Belize","countryCode":"BZ","lat":16.5156113,"lon":-88.3671785},"safety":{"score":51,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":42,"confidence":0.82,"caps":[],"databaseScore":52,"travellerSentiment":{"score":45,"label":"Cautious","summary":"Recent news highlights violent incidents, including a fatal stabbing and a shooting, suggesting a decline in perceived safety for visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":40,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":44,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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weather","value":31,"display":"July: highs ~31°C · heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Drought (green)","year":null,"score":90,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":2,"display":"High risk","year":null,"score":45,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":40,"display":"40 / 100 (Cautious)","year":null,"score":40,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador","distanceKm":472}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Placencia, Belize requires a high degree of caution due to elevated crime rates and recent violent incidents.","summary":"While Placencia is a popular tourist destination known for its laid-back atmosphere, the overall safety profile for Belize, including Placencia, is marked by a high homicide rate and significant concerns regarding violent crime. Travelers should be aware of their surroundings and take precautions, especially after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Belize has a high homicide rate, and recent incidents in Placencia include a fatal stabbing and a shooting at a resort, indicating a risk of violent crime."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific pickpocketing data for Placencia is limited, it is a common risk in tourist areas worldwide; be vigilant in crowded places."},"safeAreas":["Placencia Village (daytime)","Maya Beach (resort areas)"],"avoidAreas":["Isolated beaches after dark (risk of opportunistic crime)","Areas with poor lighting or known for late-night activity (risk of assault)"],"scams":["Overcharging for goods and services, particularly in tourist areas.","Distraction theft, where an accomplice distracts you while another steals your belongings."],"zones":[{"name":"Placencia Village","level":"caution","note":"While generally relaxed, petty crime and occasional violent incidents necessitate vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Seine Bight","level":"caution","note":"Similar to Placencia Village, exercise caution, particularly regarding petty theft and personal safety at night."},{"name":"Maya Beach","level":"caution","note":"A more spread-out area; maintain awareness of surroundings, especially in less populated spots."},{"name":"Beaches and Waterfronts","level":"caution","note":"Be aware of your belongings, especially in tourist-frequented areas. Swimming can be hazardous due to currents."},{"name":"Inland Areas (away from main village)","level":"caution","note":"Less populated areas may have reduced visibility and slower emergency response; stay aware."}]}}