{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/brazil/goiania","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:55:47.872Z","place":{"city":"Goiânia","country":"Brazil","countryCode":"BR","lat":-16.67861,"lon":-49.25389},"safety":{"score":54,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":47,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":56,"travellerSentiment":{"score":45,"label":"Negative","summary":"Residents report a low feeling of safety when walking alone at night, and a high concern about mugging and violent crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":41,"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":49,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While official advisories highlight caution, the city's crime index and resident sentiment suggest a need for heightened awareness and preventative measures.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Worry about mugging or robbery is high according to local sentiment, and violent crime is perceived as a significant problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not explicitly highlighted as severe, pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common risks in urban environments like Goiânia, especially in busy areas."},"safeAreas":["Setor Marista","Setor Oeste","Setor Bueno"],"avoidAreas":["Areas with high concentrations of informal settlements or known for high crime rates, especially after dark. Specific neighborhood names are not consistently detailed in the provided dossier for Goiânia.","River areas in Amazonas State (as per UK FCDO advisory, though not directly in Goiânia, indicates broader regional risks in Brazil)."],"scams":["Distraction theft, where a group may try to distract you while one member pickpockets you.","Bogus police stops or requests for identification, often to extort money."],"zones":[{"name":"Setor Central","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic, but also higher risk of petty crime and muggings."},{"name":"Setor Marista","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a more affluent and safer area, with good dining and nightlife options."},{"name":"Setor Oeste","level":"safe","note":"Residential and commercial area with good infrastructure, perceived as safe."},{"name":"Setor Bueno","level":"safe","note":"Another well-regarded area known for its parks and commercial centers, generally safe."},{"name":"Setor Aeroporto","level":"caution","note":"Can experience higher crime rates due to proximity to transport hubs and commercial activity."},{"name":"Setor Universitário","level":"caution","note":"While lively, can be prone to petty crime, especially at night."}]}}