{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/chile/antofagasta","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:57:49.622Z","place":{"city":"Antofagasta","country":"Chile","countryCode":"CL","lat":-23.65094,"lon":-70.39752},"safety":{"score":63,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":62,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":65,"travellerSentiment":{"score":52,"label":"Low public perception of safety","summary":"A very low percentage of residents report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating a significant concern about nighttime safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":23,"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":53,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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travelers, requiring a high degree of caution.","summary":"While the city has a moderate composite safety index, official advisories from Canada and the UK recommend exercising a high degree of caution. Travelers should be aware of potential street crime, particularly around transportation hubs, and consider the city's relatively high homicide rate compared to global averages. Health and environmental factors are generally favorable, but vigilance is advised.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"The homicide rate is higher than many developed nations, and while not exclusively targeting tourists, it indicates a general level of crime that warrants caution, especially in less-trafficked areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Specific warnings exist regarding pickpocketing at bus terminals, suggesting this is a known risk for travelers."},"safeAreas":["Norte","Sur","Costanera"],"avoidAreas":["Areas with poor lighting or known to be less frequented after dark should be avoided, especially in the Centro district."],"scams":["Pickpocketing at bus terminals, especially when loading luggage.","Theft from vehicles parked in supposedly 'guarded' supermarket parking lots."],"zones":[{"name":"Centro (Downtown)","level":"caution","note":"Higher risk of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas and near transport hubs."},{"name":"Norte (North)","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safer residential area with lower reported crime."},{"name":"Sur (South)","level":"safe","note":"Residential and less commercial, typically experiencing lower crime rates."},{"name":"Costanera","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist promenade, generally well-patrolled and safe during daylight hours."},{"name":"Balmaceda","level":"caution","note":"Can experience higher crime rates, particularly after dark; be aware of surroundings."}]}}