{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/cameroon/kribi","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:10:11.178Z","place":{"city":"Kribi","country":"Cameroon","countryCode":"CM","lat":2.93725,"lon":9.90765},"safety":{"score":49,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":39,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":47,"travellerSentiment":{"score":58,"label":"Cautious","summary":"A significant percentage of the population reports experiencing physical assault, and a notable portion feels unsafe walking alone after dark, indicating a general sense of caution among residents.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":41,"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":50,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be aware of the potential for opportunistic crime, particularly in tourist areas, and exercise vigilance. Broader issues of corruption and rule of law can impact the traveler experience.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Kribi is limited, the national homicide rate and crime index suggest a moderate risk of robbery, particularly in less populated or poorly lit areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in crowded areas, markets, and tourist spots."},"safeAreas":["Lobe Beach","Eboundja"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overpriced services or goods, especially in tourist areas or from unofficial vendors.","Requests for bribes from officials."],"zones":[{"name":"Kribi Central","level":"caution","note":"General tourist area, but petty crime and potential for scams exist."},{"name":"Kribi Port Area","level":"caution","note":"Increased activity may lead to petty crime; be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Lobe Beach","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist spot, generally safe, but exercise normal precautions."},{"name":"Grand Batanga","level":"caution","note":"Residential and commercial area; be mindful of petty theft."},{"name":"Eboundja","level":"safe","note":"More remote, generally peaceful, but limited services."}]}}