{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/brazil/botucatu","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T15:55:16.339Z","place":{"city":"Botucatu","country":"Brazil","countryCode":"BR","lat":-22.88583,"lon":-48.445},"safety":{"score":63,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":62,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe in Botucatu during daytime activities, particularly around the university and main plazas, but express caution at night in less familiar areas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":66,"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":55,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes, Botucatu is moderately safe for visitors who take standard precautions against petty crime.","summary":"Botucatu has a moderate safety profile with a homicide rate of 19.3 per 100k and crime index of 63.6, reflecting typical risks for a mid-sized Brazilian city. Visitors report feeling reasonably safe during the day but should avoid displaying valuables and remain alert in peripheral areas after dark. The city benefits from a strong university presence and lower violent crime than major urban centers like São Paulo or Rio.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery occur occasionally, mainly in poorly lit peripheral neighborhoods after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in busy areas such as the city center, markets, and near the UNESP campus"},"safeAreas":["Jardim Neusa Maria","Jardim São Paulo"],"avoidAreas":["Conjunto Habitacional Cândido Portinari (elevated theft and assault per 2026 crime data)"],"scams":["Card skimming at ATMs and retail outlets","Phone snatching in crowded areas","Drink spiking in bars and nightlife venues"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro","level":"caution","note":"Busy downtown with university presence; petty theft possible, especially around markets and transport hubs."},{"name":"Jardim Neusa Maria","level":"safe","note":"Consistently low crime per 2026 official data; residential and quiet."},{"name":"Vila Rica","level":"caution","note":"Peripheral area with higher property crime reports; avoid displaying valuables after dark."},{"name":"Jardim São Paulo","level":"safe","note":"Well-established neighborhood with active community watch; low incident rates."},{"name":"Conjunto Habitacional Cândido Portinari","level":"avoid","note":"Official 2026 crime data shows elevated theft and assault; exercise extreme caution, especially at night."},{"name":"Alto da Serra","level":"caution","note":"Hilly area with limited lighting; opportunistic theft reported on isolated trails after dark."},{"name":"Distrito Industrial","level":"caution","note":"Industrial zone with sparse pedestrian traffic; vehicle break-ins noted, avoid overnight parking on streets."},{"name":"Vila Rica","level":"caution","note":"Peripheral area with higher property crime reports; avoid displaying valuables after dark."}]}}