{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/cape-verde/mindelo","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:12:48.787Z","place":{"city":"Mindelo","country":"Cape Verde","countryCode":"CV","lat":16.89014,"lon":-24.98042},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent reports highlight significant traveler illness outbreaks, leading to a mixed sentiment regarding the overall safety and hygiene standards for visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"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":64,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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precautions due to petty crime and recent health concerns.","summary":"While Cabo Verde is considered a safe destination overall with low terrorism risk and good governance indicators, Mindelo faces challenges with petty crime. Recent widespread illness outbreaks linked to tourism necessitate vigilance regarding food and water safety.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not a primary concern for most tourists, muggings can occur, particularly in less populated areas or at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in busy tourist areas, markets, and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Praia da Laginha"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers","Distraction theft in crowded areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Praia da Laginha","level":"safe","note":"Popular beach area, generally well-policed and frequented by tourists."},{"name":"Centro (Downtown)","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial area; exercise vigilance against pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded markets."},{"name":"Fundo de Vila","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with some commercial activity; be aware of surroundings, especially after dark."},{"name":"Fajã de Baixo","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential and industrial area; maintain situational awareness."},{"name":"Porto Grande","level":"caution","note":"Port area can be busy with commercial activity; be mindful of your belongings."}]}}