{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/china/ningde","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T16:10:30.923Z","place":{"city":"Ningde","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","lat":26.66167,"lon":119.52278},"safety":{"score":78,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":84,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":76,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe walking alone during day and night, citing low violent crime and helpful locals, though some note minor scam attempts in tourist zones.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":80,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":75,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":80,"display":"80 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":80,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Earthquake","severity":"green","title":"earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10.792km) in Japan 30/09/2026 05:00 UTC, 2 thousand in MMI -.","distanceKm":466}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes. Ningde is generally safe for visitors with low violent crime and moderate petty crime risks.","summary":"Ningde benefits from very low homicide rates and rare violent crime against foreigners, but pickpocketing and scams occur in crowded areas like markets and transport hubs. The city scores well on safety indices, though travelers should exercise standard precautions for petty crime and remain aware of arbitrary law enforcement risks noted in national advisories.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for visitors; no recent incidents reported in Ningde."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs in crowded areas such as Ningde Railway Station and Dongqiao Market; keep bags zipped and front-facing."},"safeAreas":["Jiaocheng District","Sanyang Township","Zherong County","Xiapu County","Zhouning County"],"avoidAreas":["Ningde Port Area (industrial zone with high traffic and restricted access; unauthorized entry risks accidents or detention)"],"scams":["Tea ceremony overcharging","Fake ticket or tour guides","Taxi meter manipulation"],"zones":[{"name":"Jiaocheng District","level":"safe","note":"Urban center with Ningde Railway Station; low violent crime, standard precautions for petty theft advised."},{"name":"Sanyang Township","level":"safe","note":"Rural coastal area near Xiapu; very low crime, popular for fishing village tourism; typhoon awareness needed Jun-Oct."},{"name":"Fu'an City","level":"caution","note":"County-level city under Ningde; moderate pickpocketing risk in markets and transport hubs; avoid isolated areas after dark."},{"name":"Zherong County","level":"safe","note":"Inland mountainous area; minimal crime, natural hazards (landslides) possible after heavy rain; standard hiking precautions advised."},{"name":"Xiapu County","level":"safe","note":"Famous for mudflat photography; very low crime, petty scams possible at tourist sites; typhoon season Jun-Oct requires weather checks."},{"name":"Gutian County","level":"caution","note":"Known for mushroom agriculture; low violent crime, moderate risk of petty theft in crowded markets; avoid unlicensed tours."},{"name":"Zhouning County","level":"safe","note":"Scenic mountainous region; minimal crime, natural hazards include occasional fog-reduced visibility on roads; drive cautiously."},{"name":"Ningde Port Area","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with restricted access; high vehicle traffic and container operations increase accident risk; unauthorized entry prohibited."}]}}