{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/brazil/duque-de-caxias","updatedAt":"2026-11-08T21:07:14.855Z","place":{"city":"Duque de Caxias","country":"Brazil","countryCode":"BR","lat":-22.78556,"lon":-43.31167},"safety":{"score":53,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":45,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[],"databaseScore":55,"travellerSentiment":{"score":43,"label":"Cautious","summary":"Less than half of residents report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating a general sense of insecurity.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":46,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":48,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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(Cautious)","year":null,"score":46,"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Duque de Caxias presents significant safety concerns for travelers, requiring heightened vigilance.","summary":"The city has a high crime index and official advisories recommend increased caution due to risks of theft, armed robbery, and kidnapping. Visitors should avoid displaying wealth and be aware of their surroundings, especially at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Armed robbery and carjacking are significant risks in urban areas, occurring day and night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Phone snatching and pickpocketing are common, particularly in busy areas and on public transport."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Gramacho (high crime rates)","Informal housing developments (as per US State Dept. advisory)"],"scams":["Dating-app scams","Drink spiking","Opportunistic crime in busy areas","Fake tours","Taxi and card machine scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro","level":"caution","note":"The central business district can experience high foot traffic, increasing pickpocketing risk; avoid after dark."},{"name":"Jardim 25 de Agosto","level":"caution","note":"A populous area with reported crime, exercise vigilance, especially regarding theft and robbery."},{"name":"Parque Duque","level":"caution","note":"Similar to Jardim 25 de Agosto, this district requires heightened awareness due to crime rates."},{"name":"Gramacho","level":"avoid","note":"Identified as the most populous district, it also faces significant crime challenges, making it best to avoid."},{"name":"Sarapuy","level":"caution","note":"This district, like others in Duque de Caxias, warrants caution due to general crime risks."},{"name":"Periquitos","level":"caution","note":"Exercise caution in this area, being mindful of surroundings and potential petty crime."},{"name":"Vila São Luiz","level":"caution","note":"Standard precautions for urban Brazil apply; be aware of your surroundings and avoid displaying valuables."}]}}