{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/cameroon/douala","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:09:52.004Z","place":{"city":"Douala","country":"Cameroon","countryCode":"CM","lat":4.04827,"lon":9.70428},"safety":{"score":38,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":24,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":39,"travellerSentiment":{"score":36,"label":"Very Negative","summary":"Locals and visitors report a very low sense of safety, with significant worry about mugging and robbery, and a strong feeling of unease when walking alone, especially after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":25,"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":39,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be aware of the risk of bribery and the need for vigilance, especially at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"High concern about mugging and robbery, with locals reporting significant worry."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"High risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching, particularly in busy public areas."},"safeAreas":["Bonamoussadi"],"avoidAreas":["New Bell"],"scams":["Bribery attempts by officials","Petty theft and pickpocketing in crowded areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Bonanjo","level":"caution","note":"Business district, can be busy; exercise caution with petty crime."},{"name":"Akwa","level":"caution","note":"Central commercial area; be aware of pickpockets and opportunistic theft."},{"name":"Bassa","level":"caution","note":"Industrial and residential area; higher risk of petty crime, especially after dark."},{"name":"New Bell","level":"avoid","note":"Known for higher crime rates; avoid unless necessary and with extreme caution."},{"name":"Bonamoussadi","level":"safe","note":"Residential area, generally considered safer for visitors."},{"name":"Cité des Palmiers","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential and commercial; be vigilant against petty crime."}]}}