{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/cyprus/larnaca","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:04:35.800Z","place":{"city":"Larnaca","country":"Cyprus","countryCode":"CY","lat":34.9221,"lon":33.62794},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.94,"caps":[],"databaseScore":87,"travellerSentiment":{"score":73,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling safe during daylight, though some visitors note occasional scams and heat‑related concerns","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"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":84,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent data show low violent crime, but petty theft and occasional gang‑related incidents persist in certain neighborhoods.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but have been reported in the city centre and near the port, especially late at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs in busy tourist spots, markets, bus stops and the airport area"},"safeAreas":["Larnaca City Centre (Finikoudes, Old Town)","Mackenzie Beach / Tourist Strip","Porto Salina / Marina Area","Kiti / Larnaca Salt Lakes outskirts","Dhekelia (near military bases)"],"avoidAreas":["Dhekelia (near military bases)"],"scams":["Overcharging for taxis and services","Fake guided tours or excursion packages sold on the street"],"zones":[{"name":"Larnaca City Centre (Finikoudes, Old Town)","level":"safe","note":"well‑patrolled, tourist‑focused, low petty‑theft risk"},{"name":"Mackenzie Beach / Tourist Strip","level":"caution","note":"busy venues; petty theft and over‑charging possible after dark"},{"name":"Porto Salina / Marina Area","level":"safe","note":"quiet residential, low crime, but watch beach belongings"},{"name":"Kiti / Larnaca Salt Lakes outskirts","level":"caution","note":"open spaces; occasional wildlife‑related hazards and limited lighting"},{"name":"Dhekelia (near military bases)","level":"avoid","note":"restricted access, occasional security checkpoints, higher risk of stray security‑related incidents"}]}}