{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/fiji/suva","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:59:37.406Z","place":{"city":"Suva","country":"Fiji","countryCode":"FJ","lat":-18.13683,"lon":178.42531},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight but remain cautious after dark in central areas","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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who take normal urban precautions.","summary":"Crime data and official advisories confirm Suva is safe overall, with low violent crime but notable petty theft and scam activity in the city center.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists and virtually never reported in central Suva"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag snatching are common in downtown markets, parks, and transport hubs"},"safeAreas":["Lami","Nausori","Suva Private Hospital vicinity","Embassy District (near Queen Elizabeth Drive)"],"avoidAreas":["Central Suva (downtown)","Municipal Market area"],"scams":["Fake souvenir vendors approaching tourists to sell overpriced handmade items","Distraction thefts in busy markets and near Victoria Parade","Rigged taxi meters and overcharging for rides","Bar-bill ambushes where drinks lead to inflated charges"],"zones":[{"name":"Central Suva (downtown)","level":"avoid","note":"High petty theft and scam activity targeting tourists, especially after dark; avoid walking alone and keep valuables hidden"},{"name":"Graham Street / Government Precinct","level":"caution","note":"Moderate crime including pickpocketing; stay alert, avoid isolated areas at night"},{"name":"Municipal Market area","level":"caution","note":"Frequent pickpocketing and aggressive vendors; stay vigilant with belongings"},{"name":"Suva Point / Waterfront","level":"caution","note":"Tourist scams and occasional opportunistic theft; stay aware of surroundings"},{"name":"Lami","level":"safe","note":"Residential suburb with low crime; generally safe for visitors during daylight"},{"name":"Nausori","level":"safe","note":"Quiet commuter area; low crime and well-lit streets, safe for daytime travel"},{"name":"Suva Private Hospital vicinity","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled and busy area; low crime, safe for visitors needing medical services"},{"name":"Embassy District (near Queen Elizabeth Drive)","level":"safe","note":"Low crime, diplomatic presence; generally safe for travelers"}]}}