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As of October 2026, Kampot scores 63/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: mostly — take normal precautions. Kampot is moderately safe for travelers, but requires awareness of specific risks and adherence to advisories. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
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Cambodia · Assessed 13 October 2026
63
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 20km from the land border with Thailand.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:29:21Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
“Canada's official risk level for Cambodia: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).”
Updated 2026-10-09T09:50:14.0259934-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowRobbery and mugging are not widely reported as a significant threat to visitors in Kampot itself, but general street awareness is advised.
Pickpocketing
ModerateWhile not specifically highlighted for Kampot, pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in tourist areas and markets across Cambodia.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mixed
71/100
Recent reports indicate growing concerns about crime and scams in Cambodia, affecting travel decisions, though Kampot itself is often described as more relaxed than larger cities.
Kampot is moderately safe for travelers, but requires awareness of specific risks and adherence to advisories.
While Kampot itself has a low crime rate, Cambodia as a whole faces challenges with organized crime, scams, and rule of law. Travelers should exercise caution, particularly regarding health and road safety, and be aware of official travel advisories.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Kampot offers a more relaxed atmosphere than Cambodia's larger cities, but travelers should remain vigilant. While direct reports of violent crime against tourists in Kampot are scarce, the broader national context includes concerns about organized crime and scams, as highlighted by recent crackdowns on scam centers across the country.
Official advisories from Canada and the UK recommend exercising a high degree of caution in Cambodia, with specific warnings against travel near the Thai border. Travelers should heed these warnings, as they can impact travel insurance validity. The dossier indicates a recent stabbing incident in Kampot, underscoring the need for general street awareness.
Health risks, including Dengue, Polio, and Measles, are present nationwide, and travelers should consult their doctor for appropriate vaccinations and precautions. Road safety is also a significant concern, with high traffic accident rates in Cambodia, so caution is advised when traveling by road.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Kampot districts for visitors: 2 safer, 4 needing caution. See them plotted on the Kampot safety map.
Old Market AreacautionBusy area, watch for pickpockets and be aware of surroundings.
Banteay Meas DistrictcautionRural area, exercise caution due to potential for scams and limited services.
Kampong Trach DistrictcautionRemote areas may have limited infrastructure and potential for scams.
Bokor MountaincautionWhile a tourist attraction, be aware of road conditions and potential for petty crime.
Central KampotsaferGenerally safe with low crime, but exercise caution at night.
RiversidesaferPopular tourist area, generally safe, but be aware of petty theft.
07 · After Dark
Robbery and mugging are not widely reported as a significant threat to visitors in Kampot itself, but general street awareness is advised.
After dark, be most careful around Old Market Area, Banteay Meas District, Kampong Trach District, Bokor Mountain. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Kampot is moderately safe for travelers, but requires awareness of specific risks and adherence to advisories. While Kampot itself has a low crime rate, Cambodia as a whole faces challenges with organized crime, scams, and rule of law. Travelers should exercise caution, particularly regarding health and road safety, and be aware of official travel advisories. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Kampot report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Kampot ranks #3 of 6 Cambodia destinations we've assessed, scoring 63/100. See the Cambodia safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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