{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/gambia/banjul","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T02:08:38.252Z","place":{"city":"Banjul","country":"Gambia","countryCode":"GM","lat":13.45274,"lon":-16.57803},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":65,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe Banjul as welcoming and low‑threat during daylight, but many note feeling uneasy after sunset near the market and ferry area due to theft concerns","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":59,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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crowded markets, on ferries and during large gatherings; keep belongings secured and front‑facing"},"safeAreas":["Brikama New Layout","Sukuta"],"avoidAreas":["Farafenni"],"scams":["Bumster harassment – men posing as guides or offering services then demanding payment","Fake charity or souvenir scams targeting tourists in markets","Overcharging taxi drivers and ferry operators"],"zones":[{"name":"Banjul Central","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft and bumster scams common, especially after dark near ferry and market"},{"name":"Brikama New Layout","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime reports and stable community presence"},{"name":"Old Jeshwang","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and informal markets increase pickpocket risk"},{"name":"Sukuta","level":"safe","note":"Tourist‑focused enclave with regular police patrols and limited reported incidents"},{"name":"Farafenni","level":"avoid","note":"Remote border zone with weak law enforcement and occasional smuggling activity"}]}}