{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/cape-verde/praia","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T02:06:18.112Z","place":{"city":"Praia","country":"Cape Verde","countryCode":"CV","lat":14.93152,"lon":-23.51254},"safety":{"score":66,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":66,"confidence":0.73,"caps":[],"databaseScore":67,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel comfortable during daylight, but many note unease after dark in dimly lit streets.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":71,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":59,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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hours"},"safeAreas":["Calheta de São Miguel","Pedra de Lume"],"avoidAreas":["Cidade Velha (isolated alleys, nighttime muggings)","Achada Santo Antonio (petty theft, poorly lit)"],"scams":["Overcharging in taxis and informal tours","Fake currency exchange scams at markets","Unlicensed tour operators selling sub‑standard excursions"],"zones":[{"name":"Achada Santo Antonio","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft hotspot, poorly lit at night, avoid walking alone after dark"},{"name":"Calheta de São Miguel","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with regular police patrols and good street lighting"},{"name":"São Vicente","level":"caution","note":"Busy market district, pickpocketing common during daytime crowds"},{"name":"Pedra de Lume","level":"safe","note":"Quiet coastal neighborhood, low crime, well‑maintained streets"},{"name":"Cidade Velha","level":"avoid","note":"Historic district with isolated alleys and frequent nighttime muggings"}]}}