{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/brazil/sao-goncalo","updatedAt":"2026-11-08T21:09:06.917Z","place":{"city":"São Gonçalo","country":"Brazil","countryCode":"BR","lat":-22.82694,"lon":-43.05389},"safety":{"score":62,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":60,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":60,"label":"Moderate risk","summary":"Travel risk calculators indicate a moderate risk for São Gonçalo, suggesting a need for caution and awareness.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":46,"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":56,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While the city itself lacks specific crime statistics, it shares Brazil's national challenges, particularly concerning property crime and potential for violent incidents in certain areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for São Gonçalo is limited, Brazil as a whole faces risks of robbery and kidnapping, particularly in urban areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime such as phone snatching and card-machine swaps are noted risks for tourists across Brazil."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Phone snatching","Card-machine swaps","Fake police","Taxi traps","Pix and ATM scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro","level":"caution","note":"The central business district can experience petty crime; exercise vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Mutuá","level":"caution","note":"This area has been mentioned in local press regarding crime; maintain heightened awareness."},{"name":"Alcântara","level":"caution","note":"As a populous area, standard urban precautions against theft and mugging are advised."},{"name":"Colubandê","level":"caution","note":"Local reports indicate this district faces public safety challenges; stay alert."},{"name":"Trindade","level":"caution","note":"Areas with higher population density can present increased risks of petty crime."},{"name":"Boa Vista","level":"caution","note":"Exercise standard urban safety measures, particularly regarding personal belongings."}]}}