{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/fiji/sigatoka","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:09:40.307Z","place":{"city":"Sigatoka","country":"Fiji","countryCode":"FJ","lat":-18.14307,"lon":177.50691},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":90,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"A high percentage of residents and visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally secure environment.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":83,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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advisories recommending normal security precautions.","summary":"Sigatoka offers a safe travel experience, with low crime rates and a high percentage of people feeling safe walking alone at night. However, visitors should be aware of potential water hazards and isolated incidents of crime.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"While there have been reports of robbery and murder investigations in Sigatoka, these appear to be isolated incidents, and the overall risk to tourists is low."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"No specific information on pickpocketing in Sigatoka, but standard precautions in any tourist area are advised."},"safeAreas":["Resort areas"],"avoidAreas":["Biausevu Waterfall area"],"scams":["Alcohol poisoning at resorts (reported Dec 2024)","Opportunistic theft, particularly in crowded areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Sigatoka Town Centre","level":"caution","note":"Some reports of drug sales and police investigating robbery/murder; exercise vigilance."},{"name":"Queens Highway (near Semo Village)","level":"caution","note":"Recent road collapses may cause travel disruptions and delays."},{"name":"Biausevu Waterfall area","level":"avoid","note":"Tragic drowning incidents, including a child, highlight significant water safety risks."},{"name":"Resort areas","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe, but be aware of past alcohol poisoning incidents at resorts."},{"name":"Coastal areas","level":"caution","note":"Risk of drowning and hazardous sea conditions, especially during adverse weather."}]}}